Arthur Sexton was born on 20 September 1912, the son of Jasper Rose Sexton and Emma Jane Phillips. He was married to Leola Parson and father of Norman Lee Sexton.
He Died of wounds 1 August 1944
Buried at Reed Cemetery, New River, TN
Private First Class
16th Infantry Regiment, Company A
Arthur was wounded in the shoulder during World War II, April 21, 1943 in North Africa and received a Purple Heart. He was returned to active duty and was killed in action August 1, 1944 in Brécy, France.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 20 September 1912
- Date of death: 1 August 1944
- County: Scott
- Hometown: New River
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 16th Infantry Regiment
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Reed Cemetery, New River, Scott County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Middle Panel
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