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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gaylord Anton Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Honored By

Carrie Lee Nelson

Relationship

Wife

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY IN 1942 AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL. SERVED FOR 46 MONTHS; PARTICIPATED AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT IN THE OKINAWA CAMPAIGN IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS DURING WWII.