Korean War
| Service # | 51208358 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 15 1953 |
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Melvin was awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Ribbon, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Melvin was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at the "Punchbowl" near Ugo Dong, North Korea on June 15, 1953.