James A. NELSON

  • Private first Class

Registration number39918513

Grade

Private first Class

Unit357th Infantry Regiment

Division

90th Infantry Division

date of death11/06/1944

Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1

Current cemeteryI-16-32 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France

Medals

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.

Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.

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