CAROL KIRKLAND DIES FROM WOUNDS REC'D IN GERMANY

Pvt. Carol E. Kirkland, son of Mrs. E. J. Kirkland of Coppell, and  brother of Mrs. H. D. Brooks, who teaches the fourth grade here, died from wounds received in action in Germany on the 26th of November, his family was notified Monday.

No particulars were given.

Pvt. Kirkland is also the brother of Mrs. W. O. Cooper, Miss Jewel Kirkland of Coppell, Mrs. H. A. Sneed of Big Spring, W. H. Kirkland of Coppell and S-Sgt S. Kirkland now in Italy.

He was married and had a little girl, 5, named Beverly. She and her mother, Mrs. Katherine Kirkland, reside at their home in Dallas, 1702 Filmore drive.

He was 30 the 13th of January and entered the army in March.

He  had spent four years at Carrollton high school, making three letters, one in football and others in baseball and basketball.

Carrollton Chronicle - December 15, 1944
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams