Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Harold B. Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

East Meadow, New York

Honored By

Elaine N. Nelson & Diana Muller

Relationship

Daughters

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LANDED IN TOBRUK, NORTH AFRICA IN 1943. PALERMO, ITALY IN JULY OF 1943. ANZIO, ITALY IN THE SPRING OF 1944. WOUNDED ON FEBRUARY 14, 1944 IN RAPIDO RIVER BATTLE IN ITALY. WOUNDED AGAIN IN MARCH OF 1944 AT MOUNT CASINO, ITALY. BATTLE FOR ROME IN JULY OF 1944. BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN DECEMBER OF 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR. DISCHARGED ON NOVEMBER 17, 1945.