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

Alpha Iota Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity of Illinois Wesleyan University. John F. Melby is shown in the sixth row, third from left.

Formal visit to the Government House in Singapore made by the United States Military Survey Mission. Left to right: Ambassador John F. Melby, Governor Sir Franklin Gimson, General Graves B, Erskine and Consul-General W. R. Langdon.

Consul-General William R. Langdon, second from left, and John F. Melby at Kallang Airport. Others are unidentified. Mr. Melby was in Singapore with the Melby Erskine Mission delegation.

The Melby Erskine Mission arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam. Donald R. Heath is center front, walking toward camera. John F. Melby is standing on right. General Graves B. Erskine is partially visible to Mr. Melby's right. A man believed to be the Governor of North Vietnam is on the left side leaning forward. Others are unidentified. Reportage No. T-578, Photo No. 17.

The Melby Erskine Mission arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam. The man on far left is believed to be His Majesty's Vice Consul. John F. Melby and Donald R. Heath are in center. The man on the right is believed to be the Governor of North Vietnam. The man with his back to the camera is unidentified. Reportage No. T-578, Photo No. 22.

The Melby Erskine Mission is greeted upon arrival in Hanoi, Vietnam. John F. Melby is facing forward. Donald R. Heath is behind Mr. Melby. The man believed to be the Governor of North Vietnam is on Mr. Heath's left. General Graves B. Erskine on right. Others are unidentified. Reportage No. T-578, Photo No. 17.

General Graves B. Erskine is shown facing camera as the Melby Erskine Mission visits Haiphong, Vietnam. John F. Melby is on right, facing camera. Others are unidentified. Reportage No. T-579, Photo No. 9.

Donald R. Heath, left, John F. Melby and General Graves B. Erskine meet as the Melby Erskine Mission visit Haiphong, Vietnam. The man on the right is unidentified. Reportage No. T-579, Photo No. 12.

The sign on the front of the building reads "Welcome to the American Diplomatic and Military Mission" as the Melby Erskine Mission visits Haiphong, Vietnam. Donald R. Heath (wearing hat) and John F. Melby are shown in front. Others are unidentified. Reportage No. T-579, Photo No. 5.

John F. Melby is walking down the steps in front as the Melby Erskine Mission visits Haiphong, Vietnam. Others are unidentified. Reportage No. T-579, Photo No. 14 .