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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herbert Ray Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Hector, Minnesota

Honored By

Renville County Veterans Service Officer

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HERB ENTERED THE ARMY AIR CORPS ON JUNE 4, 1943. HE ENLISTED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS AT VARIOUS BASES AND GRADUATED AS A PILOT FOR A TWO ENGINE. HE WAS ASSIGNED AS A C-47 PILOT WITH THE 36TH TROOP CARRIERS, 316TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP. HE WAS DISCHARGED FROM ACTIVE DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1946 AND WENT RIGHT INTO THE RESERVES.