Frank William Nelson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Frank William Nelson was inducted into the Navy October 20, 1943.
He was a Machinist's Mate 3rd Class in the 129th Naval Construction Battalion and 5th Naval Construction Battalion in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Nelson received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.
He was discharged on March 18, 1946.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 217.