Hicks Riley Meltabarger was born 14 September 1895 in Maynardville, Tennessee to Jacob David Meltabarger and Roxanna Foster Carey. Died of broncho pneumonia on 10 November 1918.
PFC Meltabarger was initially buried at Cemetery 56, St. Sever, Rouen, Seine, France. He is buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, 19-B, 3718