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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Philip Virgil Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rosholt, South Dakota

Honored By

Robert G. Leek

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

SERVED JUNE 2, 1941 TO MAY 1960. TRAINED AT GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS AND PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. DURING ASIATIC-PACIFIC OPERATIONS WAS A BOMBARDIER ON A FLYING BOAT (XPBM) AND NAVIGATOR IN SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSIONS.