Melvin Spiese was commissioned in the Marine Corps via the NROTC program upon graduation from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1976. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Melvin Spiese was commissioned in the Marine Corps via the NROTC program upon graduation from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1976. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Major General.





(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Melvin G. Spiese, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Melvin G. Spiese, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Spiese reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Melvin G. Spiese, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Melvin G. Spiese, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.