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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Larry G. Melrose Larry G. Melrose was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma on October 2,1945, the son of Alfred T. and Irene Olive (Lebow) Melrose. He graduated from high school in Arroyo Grande, California in 1963. Immediately upon graduation, Larry entered the US Air Force, serving as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam Era until 1967. During that time he was attached to the 380th OMS, 314th OMS and the 438th OMS, stationed in New York, Taiwan and New Jersey. He attained the rank of A2C. After his discharge in 1967, Larry became an Automotive Technician and worked in the field until 2007. Larry moved to Delanco in 1972. He became an Automotive Instructor for BCIT Adult Education and a substitute instructor in the BCIT School District. He also served as a Career Major Tutor of Automotive Technology for BCIT Medford Campus from 2007 until 2020. Larry married Evelyn Marie (Knight) Melrose. They are parents of Pamela A. Melrose. The family lives on Vine Street in Delanco. US Air Force, A2C 380th, 314th & 438th OMS Aircraft Mechanic Vietnam Era New York, Taiwan, New Jersey 1945 -

Updated October 30, 2023