World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Paul Nicholson, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Elmhurst, New York
Honored By
Barbara Snellback Lima
Relationship
Cousin
SERVED WITH THE 13TH INFANTRY, 8TH DIVISION ON THE FRENCH FRONT. HE WAS A 27-YEAR OLD SOLDIER. KILLED IN ACTION ON AUGUST 30, 1944. SURVIVED BY HIS 9 MONTH OLD SON, PAUL, JR. AND WIFE. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.