World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ruth & John
Relationship
Daughter & Son
JOHN NELSON ENTERED THE AIR FORCE AND EARNED HIS WINGS. HOWEVER, WHEN BACK PROBLEMS FORCED HIM FROM THE COCKPIT HE CHOSE TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY IN THE ARMY. JOHN SERVED HONORABLY IN FRANCE, WAS CAPTURED AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND WAS A POW.