World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ernest A. 'Al' Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Zeigler, Illinois
Honored By
Vida Nelson
Relationship
Wife
HE SERVED FROM MAY 1941 TO JANUARY 1946 WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA & PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGNS.