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Melvin E. Newlin
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Private First Class Melvin Earl Newlin (September 27, 1948 – July 4, 1967) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the United States' highest military decoration – the Medal of Honor – for his actions in July 1967 during the Vietnam War.
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![]() Melvin E. Newlin, Medal of Honor recipient | |
Born | (1948-09-27)September 27, 1948 Wellsville, Ohio |
Died | July 4, 1967(1967-07-04) (aged 18) Quảng Nam Province, South Vietnam |
Place of burial | Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1966–1967 |
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Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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