Marker 4E 90 - Sgt. Walter K. Singleton
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cgeek
N 35° 14.134 W 089° 53.729
16S E 236504 N 3903010
Historical Marker
Waymark Code: WM3K4Z
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2008
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Sgt. Walter K. Singleton
(1944 - 1967)
Born in Memphis and graduated from Bartlett High School, Singleton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress for heroism during combat in Vietnam. Serving in the 3rd Marine Division, on March 24, 1967, he charged through heavy enemy fire to rescue several injured Marines. He then forced his way through a hedgerow and drove the enemy from their position. His supreme sacrifice resulted in the saving of many lives and demonstrated his devotion to duty, his fellow man, and his country.
Marker Name: Sgt. Walter K. Singleton
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 4E 90
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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