World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald T. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Gary, Indiana
Honored By
Robert R. Nelson
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS LIEUTENANT IN THE 3RD PLATOON, 158TH FIELD ARTILLERY, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SAW ACTION IN 1943 IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY AND SOUTHERN ITALY. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART.