USS Melvin (DD-680)

Depiction of torpedo attack during Battle of Surigao Strait

Barry K. Atkins, CO

Paul O. Avery

Photo courtesy of son Paul O. Avery, Jr.

Robert “Red” Barth

William R. Campbell, Jr.

Armondo "Monte" Consalvo

Photo courtesy of son Mike Consalvo

Ray Dupler

Ed Hawk

Photo courtesy of Ed Hawk

Curtiss Houghton, Jr.

Photo courtesy of Curtiss Houghton, Jr.

Claudy L. Michaels

Photo courtesy of son Rick Michaels

William Robie

Alfred J. Roby, Jr.

Photo courtesy of brother Richard W. Roby

John Rofkar

Robert Spence

Vance L. Wilkins

Bill Campbell and Curt Houghton

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Leaving the chapel

Enroute to the cemetery

At the gravesite

Honor guard and band

Folding the flag

Presentation to the family

The honor guard departs

Last farewell from Admiral Atkins son

Farewell from Melvin shipmates

Shipmates: Bill Campbell, Curt Houghton and Roy Trip

Simultaneously, in Connecticut (L to R) Al Parley and Master Chief Charley Williams look on as Mac Harper keys rig.

Marines and sailors from Plainville Reserve Center participate as an honor guard.

The Marine League renders the rifle salute.