Born: April 28, 1908 in London, England
Died: May 25, 1975

Attended: 14th Line, Blandford Township
After School: 7 years with the Imperial Army (1929 - 1936)

Enlisted: September 1939 in Belleville, ON
Trained: Sent straight overseas with 1st Canadian Division
Served: 3 years in Egypt, 4 years in India, 6 years in Europe in France and Italy
Medals or Awards: North Africa Star, 1939-1945, CVSM, Battle of Britain - Victoria Star
Discharged: August 20, 1945

After the War: Police Officer and then Chief of Police, Tavistock, ON

Family: Parents - Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Melbourne
Brother - Rev. Frank Melbourne
Sister - Mrs. Victor (Gladys) Noice
Married Ivy Stephenson on January 17, 1942 in St. Mary's Church, Ewell, Surrey, England

Comments: Tavistock Men's Club; Masonic Lodge; Royal Canadian Legion; Chief of Police Association; Served in the Dragoon Guards, England; 1929-36 in Egypt and India

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