Grand Island in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Howard W. Salton
June 23, 1923 - October 30, 1944
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
1. Howard W. Salton Marker
Private First Class (PFC) Salton was born and raised on Grand Island. He attended Rural School #3 in 1931 and was a member of Sidway School's 8th grade graduating class in 1938.
PFC Salton enlisted in the Army in January 1943, went overseas in June 1943 and served in Sicily, North Africa, and the Anzio Beachhead. As a member of the Infantry of the 45th Division, he was injured in action during the invasion into Southern France and died as a result of his wounds two days later.
PFC Salton had made his home with his grandparents, Grand Islanders Anna and George Ziehm, and a Memorial Service was held in Trinity Church. He was laid to rest in the Hamden Cemetery, Hamden, NY, Delaware County.
Erected by Grand Island VFW Memorial Post 9249, Grand Island American Legion and Grand Island Moose Lodge 180.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1943.
Location. 43° 1.545′ N, 78° 57.97′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, New York, in Erie County
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
2. Grand Island Roll of Honored Dead
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward P. Pierce (here, next to this marker); William S. Gillen (here, next to this marker); Charles N. DeGlopper (here, next to this marker); George E. Smith (here, next to this marker); Eugene F. Dinsmore (here, next to this marker); Francis K. Goodchild (here, next to this marker); Charles A. Smith (here, next to this marker); William L. Rohde (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Island.
Also see . . . DeGlopper Memorial. (Submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2022
3. Monument and Markers at the DeGlopper Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
