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Mar 15, 2023 · ARLINGTON, Va. – Many military members consider their service life-changing, but for 1st Sgt. John Melson, it was lifesaving — literally. After doctors at Melson’s military entrance...
First Sgt. John Melson, then a Sgt. 1st Class and member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 23, 2013, for his actions in 2009 while fighting off a Taliban ambush in Gerani, Afghanistan.
FORT BENNING, Ga. - Lt. Gen. William Ingram, Director of the U.S. Army National Guard, presents a Bronze Star w/Valor Award to Sgt. 1st Class John Melson, Massachusetts Army National Guard, on Aug. 23, 2013. Melson received the award for his heroic and selfless actions in Afghanistan (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robin Suluoff/Released).
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1st Sgt. John Melson is a remarkable example of the impact that military service can have on someone's life. After being diagnosed with cancer during his military entrance screening, Melson was...
Melson had already received three Bronze Stars before this one. He also has been awarded two Purple Hearts, and several commendation medals for his time in the service and six deployments to combat zones. This Bronze Star, his fourth, was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan on May 4-5, 2009.
Sep 3, 2013 · FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Sgt. 1st Class John Melson was honored at Fort Benning Aug. 23, as he was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor, for his actions more than four years...
First Sgt. John Melson, then a Sgt. 1st Class and member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was presented the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 23, 2013, for his actions in 2009 while fighting off a Taliban...
