World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wayne O. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greenfield, Iowa
Honored By
Aneta S. Nelson
Relationship
Wife
Inducted February 2, 1942 in Fort Des Moines, Iowa. Separation: Fort Logan, Colorado, November 4, 1945. Mortar Gunner, instrument, carpenter. Medals: New Guinea Battle, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal.