Korean War
| Service # | 51164972 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 21 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal 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
Corporal Nelson was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, IX Corps. On December 21, 1953, he was in a helicopter crash near Chipo-ri, Korea.