Korean War
| Service # | 19295337 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 4 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Nelson was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Nelson was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 9, 1950 and returned to duty on September 11, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 4, 1951.