Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

1st Lt. Frederick D. Melton

U.S. Army

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. 1st Lt. Frederick D. Melton Marker

Inscription.
Aug. 15, 1924 - Oct. 3, 1944
Killed in action
World War II

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list.

Location. 33° 14.927′ N, 84° 15.85′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is at the intersection of West Solomon Street and North Hill Street (Georgia Route 155), on the right when traveling west on West Solomon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hill St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Eugene Tuggle (here, next to this marker); Cpl. Henry E. Middlebrooks (here, next to this marker); Cpl. John Phillips, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Cpl. Noah W. Barfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Robert W. Duncan (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Lt. T.I. "Billy" Hawkins, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Lloyd E. Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Street Dental Office (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

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Our KIA, a community initiative to commemorate Griffin and Spalding County soldiers who have died during combat since World War I. Each plaque is accompanied by a QR code that links to the soldier's biography on the project's website.

Regarding 1st Lt. Frederick D. Melton. After rescuing four comrades wounded by German gunfire, Melton was killed by sniper fire while attempting to rescue a fifth. He was posthumously promoted to 1st Lieutenant and awarded a Purple Heart and a Silver Star.

Also see . . .
1. 2nd Lieutenant Frederick Davenport Melton. Biography, with video reminiscences by family and friends, on the Honor Our KIA project website. (Submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Documentary. Melton is among three Spalding County soldiers featured in this documentary by the Honor Our KIA project. (Submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. 1st Lt. Frederick D. Melton Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.