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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Nels Herning Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Irene, South Dakota

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served as communications material assistant and as officer-in-charge of the Signal Supply Division at the Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. He was sent to the South Pacific as corps signal officer and in this capacity took part in the Bougainville Campaign, Recapture of Guam, Battle if Peleliu. and Battle of Okinawa. Received the Navy Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and Legion of Merit with Combat "V".