World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel Leroy Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Norwich, New York
Honored By
Samuel Leroy Nelson
HE MADE THE INITIAL INVASION WITH THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 22ND INFANTRY. HE WAS THE COMMANDER OF H COMPANY. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR NORMANDY AND THE PURPLE HEART.