Robert Chester Melton was born 26 February 1916, Tennessee. He was the son of of John Edgar Melton and Bonza Ethein Garrett.
He was killed on 16 November 1944 in Metz, France by a land mine.
11th Infantry, 5th (Red Diamond) Division, H.Q. S. Co., 3rd Battalion
Map shows the location of the battle of Metz and the location where Robert C. Melton was killed. General Patton later commented that he wanted the troops to get blooded in this battle.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 26 February 1916
- Date of death: 16 November 1944
- County: Monroe
- Hometown: Overton
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Fellowship Cemetery, Oakley, Overton County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Top Panel
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