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.

  • 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
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Top Panel
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