Background
Melcher, David F. was born on May 20, 1954 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Donald Frederick and Gloria Melcher.
Melcher, David F. was born on May 20, 1954 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Donald Frederick and Gloria Melcher.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1976. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1983. Master of Public Administration, Shippensburg University, 1996.
Commissioned 2d. lieutenant United States Army, 1976, advanced through grades to brigadier general, various staff positions, 1976—1992. Battalion commander Fort Wainwright, Arkansas, 1992—1994. Regimental tactical officer United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1994—1995.
Brigade commander 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 1996—1998. Deputy chief staff The Pentagon, Washington, 1998—1999, deputy director, 1999—2000. Commanding general Southwest division Army Corps.
Engineers, Dallas, since 2000.
Member school board Fairbanks North Star Burough, Fairbanks, Alaska, 1993—1994. Member of Army Engineer Association, Association United States Army, Society of America Military Engineers.