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Pvt William Nelson

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Pvt William Nelson

Birth
Staunton, Clay County, Indiana, USA
Death
15 Sep 1948 (aged 51)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Son of John Ellsworth Nelson and Deborah Jane "Jennie" Stitzle. Was a Private in the Army during World War I with the 439th Supply Train Unit. Nicknamed "Wild Bill." Exposed to mustard gas while fighting in France and suffered from lung damage. While serving in France, met and married Emelda Niquet. Fathered eight children: Lucien, Christina, Jennie, Lenora, Jean, Donald, Harry and Patricia.
Son of John Ellsworth Nelson and Deborah Jane "Jennie" Stitzle. Was a Private in the Army during World War I with the 439th Supply Train Unit. Nicknamed "Wild Bill." Exposed to mustard gas while fighting in France and suffered from lung damage. While serving in France, met and married Emelda Niquet. Fathered eight children: Lucien, Christina, Jennie, Lenora, Jean, Donald, Harry and Patricia.


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