Joseph Cannady

Private Joseph Cannady died in a drowning accident on July 1, 1945 while serving in the U. S. Army during World War II.  He was 22 years old.

Joseph Cannady was born on December 25, 1922 in Vance County, North Carolina, the son of Sam Cannady and Annabelle Crudup Cannady.

Cannady was inducted into the U. S. Army on January 6, 1943 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Cannady drowned in Ellis’ pond in Kittrell, N.C. on Sunday, July 1, 1945, while home on leave.  He had recently returned from overseas duty and was stationed at Fort Bragg.

Joseph Cannady is buried in Missionary Cemetery, Kittrell, North Carolina.

Last edited: 13 May 2026