S/SGT Lee Nelson
Biography
Nelson, from Dwight, IL, served in the 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was apart of the Anzio Invasion.
Decorations
Pins: 15th Infantry Regiment Unit Crest
Badges-LEft Breast: Combat Infantryman Badge
Right Breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Badge
Medals, Left Breast-Top Row (L-R): Silver Star, Bronze Star
2nd Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, French Croix de Guerre
Right Breast (L-R): Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Cords: French Croix de Guerre Fourragere
Patches: 3rd Infantry Division Patch, Army Meritorious Unit Award Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (4), Service Stripe (1)
