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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jack W. Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Beaverdale, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Alfred F. Katausky

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE 1ST MARINE RAIDER BATTALION UNDER COLONEL EDSON. INVOLVED IN 5 MAJOR BATTLES: TULAGI, GUADALCANAL, SAIPAN, TINIAN AND GUAM. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART. HIS BATTALION RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION.