PVT William Edward Nelson (1926-1945)

PVT William Edward Nelson

Birth

26 Jan 1926

Death

1 Mar 1945 (aged 19)

Burial

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Show Map

Plot

19,17,10

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PVT USMCR Killed in Action World War II

William E. Nelson
Date of death: KIA
Home of record: Omaha, Nebraska
Status: KIA

Awards and CitationsSilver Star
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Awarded posthumously for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private William E. Nelson (MCSN: 560428), United
States Marine Corps, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in
action at Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands on March 1, 1945.
Action Date: 1-Mar-45
Service: Marine Corps
Rank: Private

Inscription

CO. C, 1ST BN, 21ST REGT., 3RD MARINE DIV., U.S.M.C.
IWO JIMA

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Date of Interment 4 12 1948

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