Carlie Eldridge ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
Carlie Eldridge
World War II
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On November 25, 1942 Private Eldridge was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 111948 |
| Service ID | 34140025 |
| Name | Carlie Eldridge |
| From | Overton County, Tennessee |
| Casualty Date | November 25, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | Aviation, 454th Ordnance Company |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea, Prisoner of War, under Japanese control |
| Location | Philippines |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Carlie Eldridge is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Some records indicate being held as a prisoner by Japan at a location known as Philippines▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Carlie Eldridge was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Eldridge had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 34140025. Attached to Aviation, 454th Ordnance Company.
According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Private Eldridge was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 25, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea, Prisoner of War, under Japanese control. Incident location: Philippines. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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