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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willis H. Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vancouver, Washington

Honored By

Jacob Moody

Relationship

Son-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FIRST CLASS GUNNER WITH COMPANY D, 165TH INFANTRY IN THE RYUKYUS CAMPAIGN, PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EXPERT MARKSMAN IN M1, CARBINE AND 50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN.