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Joker 01-10-2018 20:28

SSG Melchor Rillera
 
Melchor Rillera, passed away peacefully in his sleep on what may have been his 110th birthday, 1 January 2018, in San Diego. Melchor was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States. He joined the Army and volunteered for the First Special Service Force, the Devil's Brigade. He was a Squad Leader with 3rd Company, 3rd Regiment from 1942 to 1944. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945 while serving with the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

His "Enlisted Record and Report of Separation" reads like a John Wayne movie; Naples, Foggia, Normandy, Southern France, Aleutian Islands, Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Rome and Arno. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart w/OLC, numerous campaign and service medals. He was also awarded the Special Forces Tab in 2010, the French Legion of Honor in 2014 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2015 awarded to the FSSF.

He is survived by his daughters, Carol and Mary; and his son, Daniel. Melchor was a member of the Special Forces Association, Chapter 75. He will be missed by his family, friends and the Special Forces Brotherhood. He served his nation well and with honor.

Rest in Peace Brother. DOL

TOMAHAWK9521 01-10-2018 22:41

Thank you for your service, sir. Rest in Peace.

Combat Diver 01-10-2018 23:01

Rest in Peace Melchor

CD

Swoop 01-11-2018 04:39

Thank you for your service
 
God bless you sir. Rest In Peace

DOL

JJ_BPK 01-11-2018 06:30

RIP Warrior, Vaya con Dios..

SF_BHT 01-11-2018 10:11

RIP

sfshooter 01-11-2018 23:57

Rest In Peace sir and thank you for being a warrior and forerunner of our heritage!

PSM 01-12-2018 00:48

Thank you SSG Melchor Rillera for your long and honorable service. Rest in Peace, now.

Sohei 01-12-2018 14:12

Rest In Peace, Warrior and thank you for your service!


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