Charles L. Melson
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Charles Leroy Melson (25 May 1904 – 14 September 1981) was a vice admiral of the United States Navy. His career included service in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War, command of the United States First Fleet and of the United States Taiwan Defense Command, and tours of duty as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and President of the Naval War College.
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Born | (1904-05-25)May 25, 1904 Richmond, Virginia, US |
Died | September 14, 1981(1981-09-14) (aged 77) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1927–1966 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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