World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Tyrus R. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Monclo, West Virginia
Honored By
Nancy Jones
Relationship
Daughter
NEW GUINEA GO 40 WD 45 WESTERN PACIFIC GO 48 WD 45 SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES GO 67 WD 45 LUZON GO 67 WD 45 CHINA OFFENSIVE GO 75 WD 45. AWARDED AIR MEDAL WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER GO 1095 HEADQUARTERS FAR EAST AIR FORCE JUNE 9 1945. AMERICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE MEDAL PHILIPPINES LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR VICTORY MEDAL AND ASIATIC PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL.