John Melvin

Lieutenant (junior grade) John T. Melvin (16 October 1887 – 5 November 1917) was an officer in the United States Navy.

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16 October - 1887 - 5 November - 1917 - United States Navy

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Born at Selma, Alabama, Melvin was appointed midshipman 6 July 1907 and commissioned ensign 7 July 1911. Resigning his commission 20 August 1915, he was appointed lieutenant (jg.), 9 February 1917, upon his joining the Naval Reserve.

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Selma, Alabama - Midshipman - 6 July - 1907 - 7 July - 1911 - 20 August - 1915 - 9 February - 1917 - Naval Reserve

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Attached to the patrol boat Alcedo, Lieutenant (jg.) Melvin lost his life 5 November 1917 when that vessel was sunk by a German submarine in the war zone. Alcedo was the first American war vessel to go down in World War I.

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''Alcedo'' - 5 November - German - Submarine - World War I

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Two destroyers have been named USS Melvin for him.

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Destroyer - USS ''Melvin''

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