Melvin married Betty Jean Goodrode on the 15 of Aug, 1943. They had one son in April of 1944.
Melvin lost his life on the beaches of Normandy France on that dreadful day of 14 Aug. 1944.
Private First Class, U.S. Army; 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. Entered the Service from Michigan. Awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
Melvin married Betty Jean Goodrode on the 15 of Aug, 1943. They had one son in April of 1944.
Melvin lost his life on the beaches of Normandy France on that dreadful day of 14 Aug. 1944.
Private First Class, U.S. Army; 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. Entered the Service from Michigan. Awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Unit Citation, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
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