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First Sgt. John Melson, then a Sgt. 1st Class and member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 23, 2013, for his actions in 2009 while fighting off a Taliban ambush in Gerani, Afghanistan.
Mar 15, 2023 · ARLINGTON, Va. – Many military members consider their service life-changing, but for 1st Sgt. John Melson, it was lifesaving — literally. After doctors at Melson’s military entrance screening...
Aug 30, 2013 · FORT BENNING, Ga., (Aug. 30, 2013) -- Sgt. 1st Class John Melson was honored at Fort Benning Aug. 23, as he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor, for his actions more...
John Melson was born on December 17, 1930. He was a writer and actor, known for Battle of the Bulge (1965), Cauldron of Blood (1968) and Special Delivery (1976). He was married to Maria Perschy. He died on January 29, 1983 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- December 17, 1930
- January 29, 1983
Episode 3 concludes the incredible life of Sgt. John Melson!
- 48 min
- 7.9K
- Guts and Grit
May 17, 2021 · Master Sergeant John Melson started his military career right out of high school in the Marine Corps. He came home from school one day and said his mother was hosting.
John Melson was born on 17 December 1930. He was a writer and actor, known for Battle of the Bulge (1965), Cauldron of Blood (1968) and Special Delivery (1976). He was married to Maria Perschy. He died on 29 January 1983 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
