Melby, John F. (John Fremont), 1913-1992

John F. Melby, second from right, and General Graves B. Erskine, on right, with the Director General of Police at the military firing range in Bangkok, Thailand, during the Melby-Erskine Mission visit.

Breakfast is being served to the Melby Erskine Mission group at the Parusakawan Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. John F. Melby is sitting on the left. General Graves B. Erskine is sitting across the table from Mr. Melby.

The Armored Cars Unit on parade in Bangkok, Thailand. General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby are standing on the left side watching the parade. They are in Bangkok for the Erskine-Melby Mission.

Breakfast at Parusakawan Palace in Bangkok, Thailand during the Melby Erskine Mission. John F. Melby is being served by the waiter.

General Graves B. Erskine and John F. Melby of the Melby Erskine Mission watch the parade with the Director General of Police in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Chairman of the Erskine Melby Mission, John F. Melby, the Director General of the Police Department and General Graves B. Erskine chatting before the beginning of the parade in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Chairman of the Erskine Melby Mission, John F. Melby, and the Director General of the Police Department arrive at the marshalling area in Bangkok, Thailand for the police parade.

John F. Melby, Chairman of the American Military Mission to Southeast Asia (the Erskine Melby Mission), addressing a press conference at the United States Information Service office in Singapore.

John F. Melby, Chairman of the American Military Mission (the Erskine Melby Mission) to Southeast Asia, addressing a press conference at the United States Information Service office in Singapore. Mr. Melby is sitting at the table with his back to the camera.

Members of the Melby-Erskine Mission at an undetermined location. John F. Melby is on the left; Ambassador Donald R. Heath, center; and General Graves B. Erskine, saluting. Others are unidentified.