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Donald
Handley
Nelson
1898-07-26

–

1990-10-23

Born:

, 

Oregon

Donald Nelson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1919. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Regiment:

    3141st Signal Group

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Signal Corps) Donald Handley 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 as Commanding Officer, 3141st Signal Group, from 1943 to 1945.