Kenneth Ruben Nelson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

Kenneth Ruben Nelson served in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

He served in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the 15th Construction Brigade (SeaBee) Battalion. He was inducted on January 25, 1945. Mr. Nelson served on Okinawa. He was discharged on February 12, 1946.

His rank was Fireman 1st Class.

Mr. Nelson was born in 1917 in Lansford, North Dakota. He is the son of Peter and Goodrin Nelson.

Source: Veteran Memorial Hall veterans’ history form; veteran’s account (below)

“I’m one of six brothers who served in World War II.

“I am enclosing a picture of my brothers and one brother-in-law in uniform. Two of my brothers were wounded in action and received the Purple Heart.”