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Obituary Online notes for Pfc. Wilbert Pinnix BRYANT
Burlington, North Carolina Daily Times News
October 27, 1944
The deaths of two more Alamance Co. soldiers in the European war theater were revealed here today by their respective next of kin. Pfc. Wilbert P. Bryant and Sgt. James M. Bryant, sons of Mrs. W.E. Bryant of Rte. 3, Burlington, are the latest victims reported.
Pfc. Wilbert Bryant was reported missing in action in France on June 24 but his mother was advised by the War Department that he was officially determined to having died in action. Sgt. James Bryant was killed July 28 after serving with the Army almost three years.
Surviving the Bryant victims in addition to the mother are five sisters: Mrs. Richard Demont of Altamahaw, Mrs. Rufus McKinney of Yanceyville, Mrs. A.E. Grubbs and Mrs. V.A. McKinney of Burlington, and Miss Louise of the home. Also, three brothers, J.W. and Clyde of Burlington and Claude of Elon College. 470, PFC Wilbert Pinnix Bryant