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First Name: Melvin

Last Name: Alexander

Birthplace: Breckenridge, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Air Force (1947 - present)



Home of Record: Ranger, TX
Middle Name: J.



Date of Birth: 25 December 1930

Date of Death: 27 April 2002

Rank: Senior Master Sergeant

Years Served: 22
Melvin Joe Alexander

   
Engagements:
•  Korean War (1950 - 1953)
•  Vietnam War (1960 - 1973)

Biography:

Melvin Joe Alexander
Senior Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star to Senior Master Sergeant Melvin Joe Alexander for his gallantry in action.
As reported on his veteran marker located in the Evergreen Cemetery at Ranger, Eastland County, Texas.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
updated by drjones46 on 5/17/2021.

Honoree ID: 320753   Created by: drjones46

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