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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Martin Nielsen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Battle Creek, Iowa

Honored By

Battle Creek American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE IN OCTOBER 1941; OVERSEAS ON MARCH 19, 1942 WITH 41ST INFANTRY TO AUSTRALIA. RETURNED ON APRIL 20, 1945; WOUNDED IN NEW GUINEA ON JANUARY 30, 1943. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON 3 STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE THEATER RIBBON, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. DISCHARGED ON JUNE 2, 1945; IN SERVICE 44 MONTHS.