Walter Robert Caton was born on 21 April 1907, the son of Robert Napoleon (Bob) Caton and Lura A. Rector. He married Mae Sams Shelton in 1930 and is the father of Robert Melvyn Caton.
He Died non Battle 22 June 1944
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, TN
Private
672nd Bomber Squadron, 417th Bomber Group
The Johnson City Press, 3 November 1949
Funeral for Private Walter R. Caton will be at the Chapel of Boyd-DeArmond Funeral Home. Caton’s body arrived in Johnson City this morning. Survivors include, one son, Bobby, of Erwin; a step-mother, Mrs. R.N. Caton, Londean, LaDelle Fla.; two half-sisters, Mrs Stella Caton, Salisbury, N.C., and Miss Frances Caton, Charlotte; three half-brothers, W.G. Caton, Kingsport, Billy and Howard Caton of Charlotte.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 21 April 1907
- Date of death: 22 June 1944
- County: Unicoi
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 672nd Bomber Squadron, 417th Bomber Group
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Evergreen Cemetery, Erwin, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XIX, Top Panel
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