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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Melvin D. Redhead

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cumberland, Maryland

Honored By

Wallace W. Wolford

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

TECHNICAL SERGEANT. KILLED IN ACTION BY A MORTAR ROUND DURING OPERATION OVERLORD ON 6 JUNE 1944 WHILE GIVING FIRST AID TO ANOTHER SOLDIER UNDER HEAVY ENEMY FIRE. ASSIGNED AS A MEDIC WITH COMPANY A, 115TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH.