Background
Bell, Melvin was born on January 3, 1915 in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Abram and Lillian (Goldenson) Bell.
Bell, Melvin was born on January 3, 1915 in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Abram and Lillian (Goldenson) Bell.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1939. Master of Science in Public Administration, George Washington University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration, American University, 1960.
With, Office of the United States Secretary of Defense, Washington, 1949-1970; director Office of Ordnance and Guided Missiles (R&E), Office of the United States Secretary of Defense, Washington, retired 1970; private consultant, Lake Worth, Florida, since 1970. Executive vice president Rhodes Lewis Company, Los Angeles.
Member staff Research and Development board Pentagon, Washington. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1942-1946, colonel United States Army Reserve, 1958-1975, retired. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (life), Retired Officers Association (life), National Defense Industry Association, Purdue Alumni Association (life).
Married Lillian Bodnar, 1949 (divorced 1969). Children: Douglas, Janet. Married Kathy Naylor, 1971.