World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert K. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Monte Vista, Colorado
Honored By
Colonel Robert K. Nelson
ACTIVE DUTY MARCH 3, 1940 AT EDGEWOOD ARSENAL. TRANSFERRED TO HUNTSVILLE ARSENAL JULY 1941 AS CONTRACTING OFFICER. 94TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION ACTIVATED MARCH 24, 1944 EXECUTIVE OFFICER BATTALION ASSIGNED EUROPEAN THEATER OPERATIONS JANUARY 21, 1945. TWO CAMPAIGNS. RETURNED CONTINENTAL U.S. AUGUST 15, 1945. COMMANDING OFFICER. DEACTIVATED BATTALION ON NOVEMBER 5, 1945. FIRST IN, LAST OUT.