John Melcher
John Melcher | |
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Official portrait, 1983 | |
| United States Senator from Montana | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Mansfield |
| Succeeded by | Conrad Burns |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana's 2nd district | |
| In office June 24, 1969 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Battin |
| Succeeded by | Ron Marlenee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John David Melcher September 6, 1924 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 2018 (aged 93) Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Iowa State University (BS, DVM) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Unit | 76th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Invasion of Normandy |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Combat Infantry Badge |
John David Melcher (September 6, 1924 – April 12, 2018) was an American politician of the Democratic Party who represented Montana for four terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and as a United States Senator for two terms from 1977 until 1989.