Title
Mele, Frank (WWII Veteran Project) Army
Address: 6 Standish Road, Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: 685-8433
Date of Birth: September 28, 1919
Occupation: Electrician (retired)
Ethnic Background: Italian
Interviewer: Mary Armitage
Summary: Mr. Mele served in the European Theatre as a medic. He was in major battles and in one 78 mile retreat. He served under Mark Clark. He was in what was called a "bastard unit". That meant that they could be called to go anywhere at any time - wherever needed. His wife and his first born child were stateside. Her interview (Eileen Mele) supplements his. Rank: Technical Sergeant, 16th Med Corps Gen. Mark Clark's 5th Army
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.355-fmele.mp3
Date (created)
1997-02-05