Glenn Skelton was born on 3 March 1923, the son of John Joseph Skelton and Lura Algie Pierce.
Died non Battle 24 March 1941

Private First Class
US Army

Glenn Skelton lived at Ninth, Catoosa County, Georgia in 1940 and he was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He died at Catoosa County, Georgia and is buried at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery, Oldfort, Polk County, Tennessee.

The Chattanooga Daily Times, 25 March 1941
Glenn R. Skelton, 18, Cleveland, died at a local hospital early Monday morning. He is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Skelton; three brothers, Dairus, Marion and T.J. Skelton; sister, Miss Anna Lou Skelton, all of Cleveland, and grandfather, Joe Skelton of Athens, Tenn.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 3 March 1923
  • Date of death: 24 March 1941
  • County: Bradley
  • Hometown: Cleveland
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 1st Cavalry
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery, Oldfort, Polk County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Top Panel
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