World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Roger K. Nielson
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED IN COMPANY E, 2ND MARINE BATTALION, 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED ON NOVEMBER 20, 1943, ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE FOR THE SMALL ISLAND OF BETIO WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE TARAWA ATOLL.