World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Richard J. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bayonne, New Jersey
Honored By
Ms. Arlene B. Nelson
Relationship
Wife
Served 1942-1945 aboard the ammunition ship USS Mauna Loa AE-8, in the South Pacific. In 1942 short time in Cuba fueling seaplanes. Joined 12/26/41, retired 6/1/71 from the U.S. Navy.