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Paul Nelson was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Paul Burnham Nelson, 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 during World War II.