World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John D. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Racine, Wisconsin
Honored By
Matthew Nelson
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH COMPANY B, 547TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION; ATTACHED TO 95TH INFANTRY DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN CAPTURE OF METZ AND DRIVE TO THE RUHR POCKET.