World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harold Columbus Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lyman, South Carolina
Honored By
David & Deb Nelson
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED WITH THE 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. STATIONED IN HAWAII, GUAM, OKINAWA, AND WAS AMONG FIRST TROOPS TO ENTER JAPAN AFTER SURRENDER. SUFFERED EAR INJURY AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BUT NEVER RECEIVED THE ACTUAL MEDAL.