Background
Melson, Charles Leroy was born on May 25, 1904 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Elijah Zenith and Edith (Allen) Melson.
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Charles Leroy Melson
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Student of University Richmond, 1922-1923. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1927.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1927, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1955. Assigned various ships, also tour of duty China Station, 1927-1941. Assigned destroyers, World World War II.
Commander United States Ship New Jersey, Korean waters, 1952-1953. Staff Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Fleet, 1954-1957. Superintendent Naval Academy, 1958-1960.
Membership
Member Pi Kappa Alpha.
Connections
Married Vedah Lee Jenkins, October 1, 1932. Children: Arthur Howard Cummings, James Atkinson Cummings (foster sons), Nancy Lee Melson.
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American