Background
Melton, Charles Estel was born on May 18, 1924 in Fancy Gap, Virginia, United States. Son of Charlie Glenn and Ella (Ayers) Melton.
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Charles Estel Melton
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Charles Estel Melton, American physicist, educator. Recipient DeFriece medal Emory and Henry College, 1959, numerous research grants. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science; member American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, Georgia Academy Science.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Emory and Henry College, 1952; Doctor of Science, Emory and Henry College, 1967; Master of Science, Vanderbilt University, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, University Notre Dame, 1964.
Career
Physicist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1954-1967; professor of chemistry, U. Georgia, Athens, 1967-1997; head Department, University Georgia, 1972-1977; now retired.
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Membership
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Physical Society, American Chemical Society, Georgia Academy Science.
Connections
Married Una Faye Hull, December 7, 1946;children— Sharon (Mistress Lawrence Husch), Wayne, Sandra (Mistress Glenn Allen).
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Presbyterian