REYNOLDS, Melvin - KIA Korea
Those in Putnam County who were KIA (list thanks to Jordan Vaughn) – Korean War
Everett Davies (Army) **
Billy Gilley (Army) **
Melvin Reynolds (Army) **
William Taylor (Navy) **
Herbert Terry (Army)
Harold Truesdale (Army)**
John Woliung (Air Force)**
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner 10 August 1953 p 2
The body of Pfc. Melvin Reynolds, son of James Reynolds and Mrs. Myrtle Reynolds of Greencastle has arrived in the United States from Korea and is expected to arrive in Greencastle on August 15th
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner 14 August 1953 p 1
Last rites for Pfc Melvin Reynolds, Killed in Action in Korea on June 15 will be held from the Rector Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. CA Newby will have charge of the service. Pall bearers will be members of the local VFW and American Legion Posts. Burial will be in Forest hill cemetery. The body of the Greencastle veteran will arrive at the Big Four station Sunday afternoon. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Source: Greencastle Daily Banner 26 Jan 1953 p 2
Mrs. Myrtle Reynolds has received word that her son, Melvin is now stationed in Korea. His address is Pvt. Melvin Reynolds, US 5527459 Co H 7th Inf, APO 468, 3rd Divisioni c/o PM San Francisco, Calif.