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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Fred Nelson, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

Joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1942. Served with the 3rd Marine Raider Battalion overseas in the South Pacific. Returned to the U.S. and joined the 5th Marine Division. Landed at Iwo Jima and was Wounded in Action. Returned to the U.S. for recovery and was discharged in the fall of 1945.