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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Keith K. Nelson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fleming, Colorado

Honored By

Mr. Keith K. Nelson

Relationship

Self

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Activity During WWII

WAS IN THE 1ST PLATOON, COMPANY L, 32ND REGIMENT, 7TH DIVISION. CARRIED THE BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE. FIRST MAN TO HIT THE END OF THE ISLAND ON OKINAWA, THE LAST BATTLE OF WWII. SERVED WITH THE 7TH DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. WAS THE FIRST SOLDIER TO REACH THE END OF OKINAWA, THE LAST BATTLE OF WWII.