NELSON EARL 34574574 US Army Company F 350th Infantry Regiment 88th Infantry Division KIA Purple Heart Medal September 30, 1944 – Newell Alabama
Private First Class EARL NELSON 34574574
Private First Class EARL NELSON 34574574 US Army. He was born on February 20, 1922 in Newell Alabama. He is the son of Lou J Nelson and Lee Nelson, and the brother of Private First Class BENNIE C. NELSON whom was Killed in action on August 22, 1944. Private First Class EARL NELSON entered the service November 23, 1942, at the age of 22. He trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He embarked March 17, 1944 for the European Theater of Operations. He served in Company F 350th Infantry Regiment 88th Infantry Division until his death on September 30, 1944 at the age of 22. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.