Korean War
| Service # | 15248384 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 23 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Nelson was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Nelson was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was wounded by a mortar explosion during a training exercise and evacuated to the 8209th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital where he died on June 23, 1951.