He was a member of Co B of Hutchinson's National Guard Unit. Once called to active duty, Melvin became part of Co. F of the 133rd Inf. Sadly, he was killed in action in Italy.
The article stated the surviving family member in addition to his parents,
"...three brothers and sisters. They are Henry and Alfred...and Harry... His sisters are Mrs. emmet Faacks (Grace) and Mrs. Dan Utton (Ellen)...; Mrs Eldor Dallman (Hildegarde)...; and Mrs Maurice Beach (Ruth)..."
Found the MCHS military collection, newspaper not identified, date Aug, 20, 1944.
He was a member of Co B of Hutchinson's National Guard Unit. Once called to active duty, Melvin became part of Co. F of the 133rd Inf. Sadly, he was killed in action in Italy.
The article stated the surviving family member in addition to his parents,
"...three brothers and sisters. They are Henry and Alfred...and Harry... His sisters are Mrs. emmet Faacks (Grace) and Mrs. Dan Utton (Ellen)...; Mrs Eldor Dallman (Hildegarde)...; and Mrs Maurice Beach (Ruth)..."
Found the MCHS military collection, newspaper not identified, date Aug, 20, 1944.
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