#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Melvin Kusin

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Melvin Kusin. Melvin was showcased on the Andy Fancher Presents blog and YouTube channel. Melvin served during World War II.

During the Fall of 1943, Melvin volunteered for the Army. He joined the 20^th Armored Division. In 1945, he went overseas where he witnessed the fall of Nazi Germany. Melvin experienced mostly swift American victory throughout his time in Europe, although he remembers a tense battle in Munich that preceded the end of the war.

Melvin was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1946.

Thank you for your service, Melvin!

Andy Fancher Presents is an effort spearheaded by Andy Fancher, a Dallas-based YouTuber, who is passionate about making the stories of Veterans known. Since 2016, Fancher has focused on capturing the fading narratives of World War II Veterans. If interested in viewing full-length video or text articles on Harold Walke, please visit the Andy Fancher Presents website.

Nominate a Veteran for #VeteranOfTheDay

Do you want to light up the face of a special Veteran? Have you been wondering how to tell your Veteran they are special to you? You’re in luck! VA’s #VeteranOfTheDay social media feature is an opportunity to highlight your Veteran and his/her service.

It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much information as you can put together, along with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating to learn how to create the best submission.

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