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Douglas
Towle
Nelson
1921

–

February 7, 2005

Born:

Astoria

, 

Oregon

Home:

Astoria

, 

Oregon

Douglas Nelson enlisted in the Oregon National Guard in 1940 and was called to active duty in 1941. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he was discharged in 1946 but returned to service upon being commissioned in 1947. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Douglas Towle Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nelson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Second Lieutenant Douglas Towle Nelson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Douglas Towle Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nelson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.