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Morris
Robert
Nelson
1901-01-20

–

1985-02-09

Born:

, 

Iowa

Morris Nelson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1926. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Air Force

    Action Date:

    1947 – 1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Morris Robert Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1947 to 1952. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    6th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    Panama Canal Zone

    Action Date:

    1946 – 1947
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Morris Robert Nelson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 6th Fighter Wing, Panama Canal Zone, from 1946 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nelson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    305th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Morris Robert Nelson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 305th Fighter Wing, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    305th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Morris Robert Nelson, United States Army Air Forces, 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 General, 305th Fighter Wing, NINTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nelson and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1952 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Morris Robert Nelson, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1952 to 1959. 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.