John Russell Smelcer
Born 11 April 1915
Killed in Action 17 April 1945 in Italy
Private
363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, Company C
“This picture was taken in Florence, Italy just before he was killed in action, near the Poe Valley, along with his Sergeant Samuel H. Waggoner from Knoxville, Tn.” — son, William (Bill) Smelcer
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 11 April 1915
- Date of death: 17 April 1945
- County: Sevier
- Hometown: Sevierville
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Pigeon Forge Cemetery, Sevierville, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Bottom Panel
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