Melvin Mayfield | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1919 Salem, West Virginia, US |
| Died | June 19, 1990 (aged 71) Saint Louisville, Ohio, US |
| Place of burial | Frazeysburg Cemetery, Frazeysburg, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit |  20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Melvin Mayfield (March 24, 1919 – June 19, 1990) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[1]
Mayfield's actions, on July 29, 1945, were the last to earn a Medal of Honor prior to the August 15, 1945, end of hostilities in World War II—though some honorees may have been cited for their Medal after Mayfield's recognition on May 31, 1946.
- ^ "Melvin Mayfield - World War II - U.S. Army". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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