Lloyd I. Nelson

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Traill

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Regiment / Group / Brigade:
    175th Infantry Regiment
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    European African Middle Eastern Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

He arrived overseas in October 1942. He was injured during the D-Day invasion when his unit landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Two days later he died of his wounds.

Biography:

born Warwick, ND 9 Nov 17; resident Traill County, ND; entered AUS Ft Snelling, Minn 8 Jun 42; served European African Middle Eastern Theater; died in service 8 Jun 44 France; buried in Lot 18, Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, ND.