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

Sfc. Melvin Rivers

U.S. Army

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Sfc. Melvin Rivers Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Feb. 1, 1925 - Jan. 31, 1951
Died in service
Korean War

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.

Location. 33° 14.837′ N, 84° 15.898′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Memorial is on West Taylor Street (Business U.S. 19/41) west of State Alley, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 W Taylor 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. C.M. Sikes (here, next to this marker); Sgt. M.W. Pattillo (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. Ernest Nealy (a few steps from this marker); PFC. Edmond R. Chapman (a few steps from this marker); Pfc. C.E. Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Lt. James Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. William Bankston (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Floyd Anderson (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.

Also see . . . Sergeant First Class Melvin C. Rivers. Biography by Honor Our KIA. (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. Sfc. Melvin Rivers Marker

Featured marker is on the right of the dark gray building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.