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  • Charles Melvin
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  • Charles Melvin VC (2 May 1885 – 17 July 1941) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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  • 2
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serviceyears
  • --04-04
Birth Date
  • 1885-05-02
Branch
  • 23
death place
  • Kirriemuir, Angus
Nickname
  • Chay Melvin
Name
  • Charles Melvin
Caption
  • Final resting place of Charles Melvin VC at Kirriemuir Cemetery, Angus, Scotland
Birth Place
  • Craig, Angus, Scotland
Awards
death date
  • 1941-07-17
Rank
Allegiance
  • United Kingdom
Relations
  • Brother of Private James Melvin and Private David Melvin .
abstract
  • Charles Melvin VC (2 May 1885 – 17 July 1941) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.