World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James T. Nelson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bluefield, West Virginia
Honored By
Freday Nelson
Relationship
Wife
Volunteered for active duty February 10, 1943. Left March 27, 1943 for Hawaii, practiced amphibious landing, Maui. Departed on USS Baxter APA 94, Admiralty Island for first combat.