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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles W. Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Harriman, Texas

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY D IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER INCLUDING NORMANDY, RHINELAND AND ARDENNES. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JULY 12, 1944 AND ON OCTOBER 2, 1944. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND THE SILVER STAR MEDAL.