World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert L. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cresco, Iowa
Honored By
Shirley M. Nelson
Relationship
Wife
MEMBER OF COMPANY B, 713TH ARMORED FLAME THROWER TANK BATTALION. THE 713TH WAS THE FIRST FLAME THROWER BATTALION IN THE ARMY. WAS ON DETACHED SERVICE AND FOUGHT WITH THE 6TH MARINES ON OKINAWA.