The Muscogee Nation Veterans Affairs Services Office is proud to honor tribal veteran Army First Sergeant Charles E. Melton for his dedicated service to the U.S. Marine Corps., U.S. Army, the United States, Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Honor Guard. Charles honorably served a combined 24 years from 1966 to 1990 and is a recipient of several honors from both branches of his service: Combat Action Ribbon (Vietnam), Presidential Unit Citation w/1 bronze star, Marine Good Conduct Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal Color with Palm), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions Medal First Class Color with Palm) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Alaska Commendation Medal. Mvto 1st Sgt. Melton for your selfless service to your country and your community.
