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Wilbert J. Le Melle

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Wilbert J. Le Melle
United States Ambassador to Kenya
In office
May 11, 1977 – June 28, 1980
Preceded byAnthony D. Marshall
Succeeded byWilliam Caldwell Harrop
United States Ambassador to Seychelles
In office
May 11, 1977 – June 28, 1980
Preceded byAnthony D. Marshall
Succeeded byWilliam Caldwell Harrop
Personal details
BornNovember 11, 1931
New Iberia, Louisiana, United States
DiedJanuary 11, 2003
New Rochelle, New York
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseYvonne T. Le Melle (née Tauriac)
RelationsTilden J. Le Melle, brother
ChildrenPatrice, Wilbert, Jr., Gerald, Edward

Wilbert J. Le Melle (November 11, 1931 – January 11, 2003) was an American diplomat, author and academician. He served as an Ambassador of The United States to the Republic of Kenya and to the Republic of Seychelles from 1977 to 1980. [1]

References

  1. ^ "Carter Names 10 as Ambassadors Accepting Advice of New Board". The New York Times. Associated Press. 8 April 1977. Retrieved 7 February 2015.