Melvin G. Smith

Years of Service: 1965-1969

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War: Vietnam War

Message: BTN 3rd Class Navy. He served on the USS Charles P. Cecil and was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island.

Medals Earned: National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign

Submitted By: Brenda Smith

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