Local Author shares her father’s story as a WWII veteran Author Marilyn Melcher Maddox shares her father’s story as a member of the military from 1943 to 1945 in “A German Texan in WWII.”

Marilyn Melcher Maddox was on KBTX Media last week to discuss her new book about her #Aggie father, Robert Lee Melcher, who was a #GermanTexan officer in the #USArmy during #WorldWarII. Listen to her discuss how it came together & and find out where to get a copy of this popular book for yourself!

Image description: On the top left are the words "Coming Soon October 2025" Underneath that is the book's cover with the title, "A German Texan in World War II: The Diary, Letters. and Memorabilia of an 88th Infantry Officer" by Marilyn Melcher Maddox Part of the Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series Bottom left is the Texas &M University Press logo The right side has pictures of an ammo box, Melcher's Bronze Star medal, letters that Melcher wrote, and an official military letter directing the 88th Infantry to Naples, Italy.

Robert Lee Melcher served as a #USArmy major in #WWII from 1943-1945, earning a #BronzeStar. Highlighting the strong #GermanTexan perspective of a loyal American fighting against his ancestral homeland, his story comes to life via letters, memorabilia, & memories from his daughter. bit.ly/3VviISv