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Giles Forrest Dalton

Birth	:	22 Jul 1900 Carroll County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	6 Apr 1945 Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3350190, -80.0730590
Description	:	Three Twin-County men received fatal injuries, two of them instantly, Friday morning about 6:30 when the car in which they were riding was struck by a westbound N&W passenger train at the Washington avenue crossing in Pulaski. The victims were Forrest Dalton, 44, Hillsville; Champ C. Kirby, 31, Galax, both of whom died instantly, and James Marvin Hall, 33 Galax, who was thought to have been driving the car. The auto in which the men were riding was carried several hundred feet, according to reports. The crossing has been regarded as extremely dangerous for years and several others have been killed... Read More	Three Twin-County men received fatal injuries, two of them instantly, Friday morning about 6:30 when the car in which they were riding was struck by a westbound N&W passenger train at the Washington avenue crossing in Pulaski. The victims were Forrest Dalton, 44, Hillsville; Champ C. Kirby, 31, Galax, both of whom died instantly, and James Marvin Hall, 33 Galax, who was thought to have been driving the car. The auto in which the men were riding was carried several hundred feet, according to reports. The crossing has been regarded as extremely dangerous for years and several others have been killed there. Funeral services were held in Hillsville Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, for Forrest Dalton, with a large crowd of friends and relatives attending. Rev. Herbert R. Carlton was in charge of the rites which were held from the Hillsville Baptist church. For many years, he was employed at the Hillsville Bowling Alleys. He was a member of Hillsville Lodge No. 193, A. F. & A. M., and Masonic rites were held at the grave. The large crowd and beautiful floral offerings attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment was in the North End cemetery. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Clyde Largen Dalton, two daughters, Kathleen and Maxine and a son, Carlin, with the U.S. Navy, stationed at Norfolk. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jessie Martin, Amelia county, and a brother, John Dalton, Richmond. Active pallbearers were the following members of the Radford Ordnance Works Auxiliary Military Police: Cpl. G. W. High, Cpl. G. W. Duncan, Cpl. C W. Akers, A. B Young, G. R. Price and Henry Snodgrass. The Carroll News, Hillsville, VA Vol. XXIX, No. 45, Thursday, April 12, 1945; page 1

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Giles Forrest Dalton's memorial is located at: West Virginia National Cemetery, Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA.
When did Giles Forrest Dalton death?
Giles Forrest Dalton death on 6 Apr 1945 in Pulaski County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 39.3350190
Longitude: -80.0730590

Family Members:

Parent

Marion Dalton

(1866 - 1932)

Roxana Adaline “Roxcy” Hardy Dalton

(1870 - 1914)

Spouse

Clyde Largen Dalton

(1905 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Virginia National Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3350190, -80.0730590

2. Beulah Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3336590, -80.0817140

3. Abram Smith Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3314018, -80.0811005

4. Woodsdale Memorial Park
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3408012, -80.0658035

5. Warder Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3360670, -80.0549330

6. Keener Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3502370, -80.0503460

7. Wiseman Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3602170, -80.0782840

8. Gawthrop Cemetery
Pruntytown, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3292360, -80.1095210

9. Grafton National Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3350296, -80.0312500

10. Carder Cemetery
Fetterman, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3618760, -80.0409150

11. Old Catholic Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3445200, -80.0243000

12. Harmony Grove Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3456001, -80.1267014

13. Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3492012, -80.0171967

14. Knotts Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3550030, -80.0170860

15. Lantz Ford Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3219370, -80.0132820

16. Bluemont Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3446999, -80.0121994

17. Reese Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3604990, -80.0068620

18. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Webster, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2813988, -80.0472031

19. Brown Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3841630, -80.0295590

20. Coplin Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3114570, -80.1469800

21. Old Side Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3116989, -80.1472015

22. Lawler Cemetery
McGee, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3845000, -80.1238000

23. Arnold Cemetery
Grafton, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2985115, -80.0014712

24. West Hill Cemetery
Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2782810, -80.0284830