World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alvin A. Nielsen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Racine, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mr. Marc A. Nielsen
Relationship
Son
Liaison to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, for the 5th Combat Engineers for D-Day planning. Landed in the first waves at Omaha Beach. Awarded the Bronze Star and Croix de Guerre with Oak Leaf Clusters.