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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Tillman Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Titusville, Florida

Honored By

James L. Nelson

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNNER, 60TH COAST ARTILLERY, BATTERY M, THIRD PLATOON. CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE ON MAY 6, 1942. SPENT 3 1/2 YEARS AS A POW OF THE JAPANESE. BLINDED WHILE A PRISONER. AWARDS: SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART (2), POW MEDAL.