Jansen, Melvin John

Other Events:

• Military Service Awards: Purple Heart
• Education - High School: 1943, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• News Mention: 17 May 1944; Kaukauna Times
• Military Service: 29 Apr 1945; WWII - US Navy
• Obituary: 21 May 1945; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
St. John High School Little Chute Class of 1943

News Mention:
Seaman first class Melvin Jansen, 18, Little Chute, is missing in the performance of his duty, according to a message received from the Navy Department by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jansen, Little Chute, Saturday afternoon. Seamen Jansen entered service February 26, 1943. After his military training he was sent overseas December 1, being stationed in the British Isles. His brother Pvt. Stanley Jansen is serving with the armed forces somewhere in north Ireland.

Military Service:
Name:Melvin J Jansen
Inducted From:Wisconsin
Rank:Seaman First Class
Combat Organization:United States Navy Reserve
Death Date:29 Apr 1945
Monument:Cambridge, England
Last Known Status:Missing
U.S. Awards:Purple Heart Medal

Name:Melvin J Jansen
Gender:Male
Race:White
Religion:No Record

Disposition:Nonrecoverable

Service Branch:Navy
Rank:Seaman 1st Class
Service Number:3062918

Name:Melvin John Jansen
Relative Name:Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John Jansen
Relative Relationship:Parents (Parent)
State:Wisconsin
Country:United States
Type of Casualty:Killed In Action
Roll:ww2c_27

Obituary:
Melvin Jansen 4/28/1944 Post Crescent 5/21/1945 7