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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Edward Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kokomo, Indiana

Honored By

Indy Honor Flight

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Survived the Normandy landings by discarding his 80lb pack and swimming to shore under intense enemy fire. Once there, he rearmed himself and carried the fight to the Germans, served as a scout and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Awarded the Purple Heart.