World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Julius “Cesar” Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Baltimore, Maryland
Honored By
Philip Nelson
Relationship
Grandson
Awarded both a Purple Heart and Bronze Star, he led his men through battles across Europe with much of his time spent behind enemy lines in Germany. Once the battle lines moved, his men would repair any salvageable equipment and use it to attack the enemy from the flank. A born leader with a giant personality.