World War II Honoree

Melvin M. Cupp

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Baskin, Louisiana

Honored By

Deanie Adams

Relationship

Daughter

RECEIVED AMERICAN THEATRE CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND BRONZE STAR. WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ONE SERVICE STRIP AND ONE OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, LAPEL BUTTON ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2, 1945. SERVED IN THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT OF THE 386TH INFANTRY. ENTERED THE SERVICE JAN 10, 1941 DISCHARGED DEC 18, 1945. WAS A SURGICAL TECHNICIAN FOR SEVEN MONTHS IN FRANCE, GERMANY AND JAPAN. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR HIS LINE OF WORK BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.