World War II Honoree

Melvin R. Wintman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chelsea, Massachusetts

Honored By

Bruce I. Wintman

Relationship

Son

HE BEGAN HIS MILITARY SERVICE IN MARCH OF 1941. HE WAS A CAPTAIN AT THE EUROPEAN FRONT ASSIGNED TO THE 75TH DIVISION AS A COMPANY COMMANDER OF A HEAVY WEAPONS UNIT, TAKING PART IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE EARNED A BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR BRAVERY IN ACTION. AFTER THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE JUDGE ADVOCATE'S STAFF AS AN ATTORNEY IN THE FIRST WAR CRIMES TRIALS IN WIESBADEN, GERMANY DEALING WITH THE HADAMAR ASYLUM. HE WAS ULTIMATELY PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF MAJOR.