World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Nelson 'Sparky' Nersasian, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Salem, Massachusetts
Honored By
James C. Bunch
Relationship
Coast Guard Veteran
Seaman First Class. He served from December 1, 1942 to April 1, 1946. His assignments include Captain of the Port, Bay City, MI and Cleveland, OH; Coast Guard Supply Depot, Cleveland, OH; USS Havenson (DE-316) and USS Leopold (DE-319). He was one of 28 survivors of the torpedo/sinking of the USS Leopold (DE-319) on March 9, 1944. He received the Purple Heart medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.