World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles H. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Monahans, Texas
Honored By
Robert B. Nelson
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 428TH FIGHTER SQUADRON IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, AIR OFFENSIVE EUROPE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 6 BRONZE STARS FOR VALOR, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.