Melvin A Gray ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On November 28, 1944 Private Gray was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Colorado. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 21382 |
| Service ID | 37362600 |
| Name | Melvin A Gray |
| From | Logan County, Colorado |
| Birth Date | September 12, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | November 28, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 22nd Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot L Row 9 Grave 14, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Melvin A Gray is buried or memorialized at Plot L Row 9 Grave 14, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pvt Melvin A Gray enlisted at Fort Logan, Colorado on 1 April 1944.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Melvin A Gray was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Gray had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 37362600. Attached to 4th Infantry Division, 22nd Infantry Regiment.
He was born on September 12, 1924. According to our records Colorado was his home or enlistment state and Logan county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Private Gray experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 28, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 647 World War I
• 3,336 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,336 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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