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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Nelson W. Morefield

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Paducah, Kentucky

Honored By

Ms. Evelyn Morefield

Relationship

Sister-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

P-47 Fighter Pilot, the European Theater Of operations, 6 combat missions, (12 operational sorties). Killed In Action 6-17-44, having been hit on mission in Normandy Invasion, made it back to England, crashed during landing. Received the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Presidential Citation and the Silver Star.