Ralph Erby Melton was born at Andersonville, Tennessee, the son of Elijah Melton and Maude Lee Sharp.
Died at the age of 19 in Holland. He was on active duty when he died by drowning.
Buried at Mt. Pleasant Church, Andersonville, TN.

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 19 May 1927
  • Date of death: 19 September 1946
  • County: Anderson
  • Hometown: Andersonville
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 359th Engineers
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Mount Pleasant United Methodist Cemetery, Andersonville, Anderson County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar VI, Top Panel
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