World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter Perry Nilsson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chatham, New Jersey
Honored By
A Fellow Veteran
He served as a Lieutenant on the cruiser USS Biloxi (CL-80) in numerous major campaigns in the Pacific, including the liberation of the Philippine Islands. His ship and crew earned 9 Battle Stars for their gallant and heroic actions.