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Melvin Thomas London (b. October 07, 1918, d. December 28, 1968)

Melvin Thomas London

Melvin Thomas London (son of Elvin Young London and Mary Elizabeth Pardon) was born October 07, 1918 in Union City, Obion Co., Tn, and died December 28, 1968 in Louisville, Ky.. He married Johnnie Mae Owens on May 11, 1940 in Dyer, Gibson Co., Tn..

Notes for Melvin Thomas London:
He was called "Jug" by most people. .

Rank Tech/5, Co. A, 178th Engeneer, Heavy Construction, Machine Operator.

He fought in battles in Nothern France, Ardennes, Rhineland & Central Europe.
Military Info from Honorable Discharge Document

He Recieved 4 Bronzr Stars.

Executive Order 11046--Authorizing award of the Bronze Star Medal
Source: The provisions of Executive Order 11046 of Aug. 24, 1962, appear at 27 FR 8575, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 630, unless otherwise noted.

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

1. The Bronze Star Medal, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances, which was first established by Executive Order No. 9419 of February 4, 1944, may be awarded by the Secretary of a military department or the Secretary of Transportation with regard to the Coast Guard when not operating as a service in the Navy, or by such military commanders, or other appropriate officers as the Secretary concerned may designate, to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States, after December 6, 1941, distinguishes, or has distinguished, himself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight--
(a) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;
(b) while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
(c) while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

[Para. 1 amended by Executive Order 11382 of Nov. 28, 1967, 32 FR 16247, 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 691]

2. The Bronze Star Medal and appurtenances thereto shall be of appropriate design approved by the Secretary of Defense, and shall be awarded under such regulations as the Secretary concerned may prescribe. Such regulations shall, so far as practicable, be uniform, and those of the military departments shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense.

3. No more than one Bronze Star Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for each succeeding heroic or meritorious achievement or service justifying such an award a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the medal as prescribed by appropriate regulations.

4. The Bronze Star Medal or device may be awarded posthumously and, when so awarded, may be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the department concerned.

5. This order shall supersede Executive Order No. 9419 of February 4, 1944, entitled "Bronze Star Medal". However, existing regulations prescribed under that order shall, so far as they are not inconsistent with this order, remain in effect until modified or revoked by regulations prescribed under this order by the Secretary of the department concerned.

He died in an accidental fire

More About Melvin Thomas London:
Burial: Lebanon National Cemetery, Lot 17-A Section 4, Lebanon, Ky..

Shirley & Barbara London (Melvin)

More About Melvin Thomas London and Johnnie Mae Owens:
Single: May 11, 1940, Dyer, Gibson Co., Tn..

Children of Melvin Thomas London and Johnnie Mae Owens are:

Shirley Norene London, b. May 12, 1943, Louisville, Ky.
+Barbara London, b. December 26, 1951, Louisville, Ky.