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
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. Memorial is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hill St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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.
More about this memorial. Plaque is part
this page online
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
Featured marker is on the right.
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 344 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
