CMH Recipient Dies in Anderson

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Anderson - A Medal of Honor recipient from central Indiana has passed away.

Melvin Biddle died Friday in Anderson at the age of 87. He received his Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman at the White House on October 12, 1945. As he awarded the medal to Biddle, Truman whispered that he'd "rather have one of these than be president."

Biddle earned the Medal of Honor for his efforts as a lead scout during an attack on Hotton, Belgium, which was encircled by the enemy, on December 23-24, 1944. His courage and daring was cited during the 20-hour battle. He was a Private First Class with Company B, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army at the time of the battle.

Biddle was born in Daleville in 1923. He is survived by his wife, Leona, and many other family members.. . .

RIP Mr Biddle! And thank you for your service. . .   

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http://www.wthr.com/story/13706238/medal-of-honor-recipient-dies-in-anderson

Anderson - A Medal of Honor recipient from central Indiana has passed away.

Melvin Biddle died Friday in Anderson at the age of 87. He received his Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman at the White House on October 12, 1945. As he awarded the medal to Biddle, Truman whispered that he'd "rather have one of these than be president."

Biddle earned the Medal of Honor for his efforts as a lead scout during an attack on Hotton, Belgium, which was encircled by the enemy, on December 23-24, 1944. His courage and daring was cited during the 20-hour battle. He was a Private First Class with Company B, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army at the time of the battle.

Biddle was born in Daleville in 1923. He is survived by his wife, Leona, and many other family members.. . .

RIP Mr Biddle! And thank you for your service. . .   

Friends and family may call at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., from noon to 2 p.m. Monday. Services will follow at 2 p.m. Monday, with Minister Matthew Griner officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
A military remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at American Legion Post 127, 4118 Columbus Ave., Anderson. For information, call 644-9895.

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Friends and family may call at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., from noon to 2 p.m. Monday. Services will follow at 2 p.m. Monday, with Minister Matthew Griner officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
A military remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at American Legion Post 127, 4118 Columbus Ave., Anderson. For information, call 644-9895.

My wife and I paid our respects. It was a very moving event for me personally. . .