World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin H. Grant
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Oakley, California
Honored By
Melvin H. Grant
Served as a flame thrower and demolition expert stationed on Okinawa. Enlisted December 3, 1943, discharged March 7, 1946. Received the Presidential Citation and other awards. Lost his brother in the Father's Day Massacre, June 17, 1945, just 200 yards away from him.