William Arthur Neal Shelton was born on 28 February 1922 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of William Arthur Shelton and Ruby Harrell.
He was Killed in Action 17 December 1944.
Technician Fifth Class
393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, Company D, Medical Detachment
T/5 Shelton was initially buried at the American War Cemetery Neuville-en-Condroz in Belgium. Buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, B, 6225.
I’m not sure how these things work but this is my uncle my father’s brother and I would like to get to know as much ab him as possible my father also passed away when I was 9 and my grandmother the same year and I’m just trying to find out as much ab my family as possible I’m in great honor of this man giving his life for our country and to be his niece is a honor of its own. Pls help me if you can. Thank you so much, “Ashley Shelton Hicks “
- Rank: Technician Fifth Class
- Date of birth: 28 February 1922
- Date of death: 17 December 1944
- County: Loudon
- Hometown: Lenoir City
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Battle of the Bulge
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Ashley Shelton Hicks
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