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William Nels graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1980.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center

    Action Date:

    1996

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Jeffrey Nels William, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center, in 1996.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center

    Action Date:

    1996

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel Jeffrey Nels William, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center, in 1996. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel William reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.