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William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter

Birth	:	7 Apr 1917 Louisiana, USA
Death	:	19 Jul 1943 Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Burial	:	West Union Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3297400, -82.1108300
Inscription	:	He died serving his country. New Georgia Island Co D 169th Inf
Description	:	Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 24, 1943 24 Sep 1943 - Pvt. William C. (Poog) Salter, above, age 26 years, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Salter of Florien. He was inducted into the army on May 18, 1943, and received his basic training at Camp Shelby, Miss. From there he was sent to Monterey, Calif., where he remained a short time before being sent overseas. It was later learned that he was in the South Pacific war zone. Poog was a graduate of Florien high school. He was known throughout the state as an... Read More	Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 24, 1943 24 Sep 1943 - Pvt. William C. (Poog) Salter, above, age 26 years, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Salter of Florien. He was inducted into the army on May 18, 1943, and received his basic training at Camp Shelby, Miss. From there he was sent to Monterey, Calif., where he remained a short time before being sent overseas. It was later learned that he was in the South Pacific war zone. Poog was a graduate of Florien high school. He was known throughout the state as an outstanding basketball player. Win or lose, he always retained the smile that he always met his friends with. The message from the was department stated that he had been killed on July 19. It was only 19 days after the date of his last letter to his parents. At that writing Poog described busy days ahead. We hope some day to know more of the things that happened during this time. We feel doubly sure that he met whatever the task or danger might be with courage and grim determination to win. Poog was awarded the Purple Heart for military merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death on July 19, 1943. So somewhere beneath a simple cross on a battlefront island graveyard lies the body of another hero. There among his buddies who had shared his troubles and hardships and he theirs. Besides being a soldier, who gave his life that we might continue to live in freedom, he was a devoted Christian. He united with the Antioch Baptist church at an early age and was very active in all church functions. In private life Poog was a successful farmer. He operated a general farm for his father who has been in ill health for several years. Poog was always on the job to render aid without complaint. Besides his parents he leaves four brothers: P. R. Salter, Jasper, Texas; J. F. Salter, Tyler, Texas; Howard Salter, Florien; Sgt. Woodrow Salter of the army air force. With his family is a host of friends and relatives to mourn this hero's death.

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Where is William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter's memorial?
William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter's memorial is located at: West Union Street Cemetery, Athens, Athens County, USA.
When did William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter death?
William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter death on 19 Jul 1943 in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Where are the coordinates of the William Carlton “Carlton" "Poog” Salter's memorial?
Latitude: 39.3297400
Longitude: -82.1108300

Family Members:

Parent

Rance R Salter

(1875 - 1944)

Josie Melvina Leach Salter

(1885 - 1978)

Siblings

James Fred Salter

(1904 - 1969)

Moses Hoyt Salter

(1907 - 1909)

Howard O. Salter

(1908 - 1979)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 14 Aug 2014

Left by Anonymous on 15 Aug 2014

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