Korean War
| Service # | O-1315853 |
|---|---|
| Unit | A CO 7 REGT 1 CAV DIV |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 12 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Melander was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant Melander was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On October 12, 1951, after completing a successful attack on Hill 272 during "Operation Commando" in North Korea, he was listed as Missing in Action. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.