World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Jack A. Applewhite
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Honored By
Mr. Eric Applewhite & Family
Relationship
Grandson & Family
CO-PILOT OF B-26D MARTIN MARAUDER 'SWEET CHARLOTTE'. JOINED IN 1943. SALUTATORIAN OF 220 MEMBER CADET CLASS AT ELLINGTON FIELD HOUSTON, TEXAS. KILLED IN MAY 1944 DURING TRAINING MISSION BEFORE BEGINNING COMBAT MISSIONS BASED IN NORTH AFRICA. ENTIRE FLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT LAUNCHED ACCIDENTALLY INTO STORM THAT DEVELOPED INTO HURRICANE. THREE AIRCRAFT WERE LOST IN THE STORM WITH ALL HANDS ABOARD INCLUDING THE 'SWEET CHARLOTTE'.