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Russell
John
Nelson
POW (WWII) KIA

Born:

, 

Michigan

Home:

, 

Michigan

Russell Nelson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1919.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1942 – Died in Captivity

    Colonel (Infantry) Russell John Nelson (ASN: 0-12423), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death while still in captivity.