PFC William Madison Frampton was born 6 Aug 1914 in Seguin, Texas to Joseph M and Susie M (Kirkland) Frampton. In 1940 he and his wife, Polly Florence Frampton, were living in Easton, Maryland. He was working as a house painter and she as a nurse. On 27 Mar 1943, in Washington, D.C., their daughter was born.
William was drafted 2 months later, in May 1943. After training, William was sent overseas and on 24 Oct 1944 he was transferred from the replacement depot to E Company 116th Infantry. He was killed in action on 18 Nov 1944.
PFC Frampton is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Polly never re-married. Their daughter is still living.
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