Background
Melton, Maurice Edward was born on June 15, 1925 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Edward and Lora Alice (Ray) Melton.
Melton, Maurice Edward was born on June 15, 1925 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Edward and Lora Alice (Ray) Melton.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1946-1950.
Enlisted, United States Army, 1943; commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1950; advanced through ranks to captain, United States Air Force, 1953; resigned, United States Air Force, 1954; vice president, CEPI-American, Inc., Houston, 1954-1955; assistant to vice president, Clevite Corporation, Cleveland, 1955-1959; vice president operations, Clevite Corporation, Cleveland, 1959-1963; vice president Washington office, Clevite Corporation, 1963-1970; president, Melton-Welling, Inc., Washington, 1970-1976; president, Melton Associations, Washington, 1976-1982; vice president government relations, Smiths Industries Aerospace & Defense Systems, Inc., Washington, since 1982; also board directors.
Senior Counselor Junior Achievement American, Cleveland, 1956-1958. Trustee Neighborhood Youth Center, Cleveland, 1957-1959. Member Meridian House International, Washington, 1986-1989, Young Representatives, Washington, 1964-1968.
Member American Defense Preparedness Association (president 1988-1989), Air Force Association, Navy League United States, Association United States Army, British-American Business Association, Army Helicopter Association, Aerospace Industries Association, National Security Industrial Association, Electronic Industries Association, Congressional Country Club, Georgetown Black Tie Club (president 1976-1977), University Club (president 1977-1978), Burning Tree Club, National Aviation Club, Mayfield Country Club, Masons.
Married Doris Mae Peck, December 31, 1950 (divorced 1967). 1 child, Randall Edward. Married Harriet Ann Adele Henderson, October 16, 1970.