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MELVIN EARL DOTY |
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Melvin Earl Doty, deceased, served as PFC in the Army Third
Armored Division in Normandy, Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland and North France.
His wife Norma said Doty told many stories of his days in the
Army and related the following anecdote.
"He used to say that the only two things which fit him
in the Army was his shoe strings and necktie. They
were having inspection and the officer said, 'Soldier, I told you to stand at attention,'
Melvin said, 'I am sir, but my uniform is at ease.' Needless
to say he got a uniform that fit."
Melvin was awarded five bronze stars, a Good Conduct Medal
and the Purple Heart. He was wounded in
Germany Sept. 16, 1944. He carried a piece of
shrapnel in his left shoulder.
Melvin's brother, Leonard Quinten Doty, also served in the
war with the Navy.
The DAILY JOURNAL, St. Francois County., Wednesday, April 26, 1995.