World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Nielsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Troy, New York
Honored By
M. J. Lynett, USN (Ret)
SERVED WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION OF THE 187TH GLIDER INFANTRY IN WWII AS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST. AWARDED THE BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD FOR DEFENDING HIS COUNTRY IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC.