Korean War
| Service # | 19444766 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 3 1954 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Nelson was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Nelson was a member of the 501st Transportation Harbor Craft Company. On January 3, 1954, he fell into a drydock in the Daehan Shipyard near Yondo, South Korea.