World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George L. Nelson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
St. Paul, Minnesota
Honored By
Ms. George L. Nelson
Relationship
Wife
Served on a PT boat. Landed spies along coast of Italy, preparing for invasion of Anzio. Assisted Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in covert activity using unusual technique of taking over islands. Rescued many sailors.