Medal Awarded
Posthumously

   Pvt James R Hattrich [sic], paratrooper who was killed In the invasion of France June 8 has been awarded the Purple Heart posthumously and the medal has been sent to his wife Mrs. Gladys Hattrich who lives at 413 E 25th St. Pvt Hattrich was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Hattrich of 1301 Harrill St

[The Charlotte News, Charlotte, NC, 27 Oct 1944, Fri, Page 5]

MEDAL OF PVT HATTRICH
    PRESENTED TO HIS WIFE
   The Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to Pvt James R. Hattrich, paratrooper. who was killed In the invasion of France on June 8. Private Hattrich was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Hattrich of 1301 Harrill street. The medal has been sent to his wife Mrs. Gladys Hattrich of 413 East 25th street.

[The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, NC, 28 Oct 1944, Sat, Page 8]

[note: all spellings of "Hattrich" are as seen in the news clippings]