World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Nels Edward Hawkinson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mellen, Wisconsin
Honored By
Kathy Robillard
SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY. PARTICIPATED IN TUNISIAN, SICILIAN, AND ANZIO CAMPAIGNS. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ITALY.