tarbridge Posted September 25, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2012 This is a Good day for Mrs.Archie W.Melton of Stephens,Arkansas.The portrait of her with her two sons,James and Richard will hang proudly on the wall.A reminder of them while they are serving their Country overseas in WWII.But Sadly,This portrait becomes a Legacy,James and Richard did not survive the War.This is a grouping of the two Brothers with this haunting portrait of them with their Mother.RIP Melton Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted September 25, 2012 Pvt.Richard W Melton Rifle Platoon Co E 2nd Battalion 4th Marines 6th Marine Division KIA: 8 June 1945 Okinawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tarbridge Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted September 25, 2012 Flight Officer James A Melton 578th Bomb Squadron 392nd Bomb Group (H) Bombardier on the "American Beauty" B-24H KIA: 4 November 1944 Bombing run to Misberg Germany. Known information states that 5 crew members did not bail out.Surviving crew members were led to crash site by the Germans, it was said the 5 crew were dead at the wreckage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDK Posted September 25, 2012 Share #17 Posted September 25, 2012 Very sad. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose not 1 but 2 sons. Great tribute and group as well! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted September 25, 2012 Share #18 Posted September 25, 2012 This is a very moving grouping that demonstrates the sacrifices made by servicemen/women AND their families. Glad they are in someone's hands that appreciate these somber facts. :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Barickman Posted September 25, 2012 Share #19 Posted September 25, 2012 Wow :crying: That is really sad but it is good you have kept this grouping together to remember the sacrifices of this tragic situation. Kurt Barickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 25, 2012 Share #20 Posted September 25, 2012 ......... :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12A54 Posted September 25, 2012 Share #21 Posted September 25, 2012 I can't imagine her grief. She lost one son in November and spent every anxious moment that followed worrying about losing her second, only to have that happen seven months later. This group represents the war itself through the extreme sacrifice made by so many - overseas, and at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted September 25, 2012 Share #22 Posted September 25, 2012 Wow ! :salute: :salute: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944Ike Posted September 26, 2012 Share #23 Posted September 26, 2012 Really tugs at your heart strings.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Pickett Posted October 2, 2012 Share #24 Posted October 2, 2012 Mrs. Archie W. Melton, RIP too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySoldier Posted October 3, 2012 Share #25 Posted October 3, 2012 God Bless these American Hero's !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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