Military: Cpl. Felton Jeter, 1951, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 22, 1951 Winn Parish Enterprise

Felton Jeter Twice Wounded In Korea Action

Cpl. Felton Jeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Jeter of Gaar's Mill, was 
reported wounded in action in Korea for the second time on October 14.

He is in a hospital in Kobe, Japan, and his mother, Mrs. Jeter, stated he
will probably be there for two or three weeks.

Cpl. Jeter was first wounded in the arm by shrapnel.  He was sent to a
hospital and treated and on his second day back in action was hit in the calf
of his leg with shrapnel from a hand grenade.

Jeter has been in the Army since December, 1950.  He is fighting with the
First Infantry Division.  He served seven years in the merchant marines before
being inducted into the Army.  He is a graduate of Winnfield High School.