Homer John Melton was born on 22 February 1914, the son of Barney Lee Melton and Minnie L. Martin. He was married to Ethel Mae VanHooser and father John David Melton and Hershel Alexander Melton.
He was killed in action on 13 December 1944
Buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Y, 556
Private
328th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 22 February 1914
- Date of death: 13 December 1944
- County: Marion
- Hometown: Whitwell
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 328th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Top Panel
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