World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald R. Nazelli
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Dearborn, Michigan
Honored By
NSCD XVII Century, Timucua Chapter, FL
AS A NAVAL SIGNALMAN IN WWII, HE SERVED ON A DESTROYER ESCORT SHIP IN THE PACIFIC WHICH WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED DURING THE FINAL BATTLE FOR OKINAWA. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.