Walter Melchior (August 18, 1894 – October 22, 1976) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Melchior was born on August 18, 1894, in

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and grew up in Algoma, Wisconsin. During World War I, he served with the Rainbow Division of the United States Army. He was awarded the

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and the

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of France. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1925. During World War II, he served as an officer with the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He died on October 22, 1976.

Political career

Melchior was elected to the Assembly in 1950. In addition, he was city attorney of

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, as well as a delegate to the

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in 1932 and 1948. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.

References

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