World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin D. Eldredge
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Edmond, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER WITH THE 531ST ORDNANCE HEAVY MAINTENANCE COMPANY (TANK). AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.