ND Veterans Affairs News: State

Field Musician First Class Warren Gordon Nelson was born April 14, 1923 on the family farm in Rubin Township of Nelson Count, near Lakota, ND. In the early 1930's the family moved to Lakota, where Warren resided until he joined the Marines. He graduated with the Lakota High School class of 1941 and enrolled at Mayville State Teachers College in the summer of that year. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on December 13, 1942 and received his basic training in San Diego, CA.

Appointed American Legion Department Service Officer: January 23, 2017

ACOVA

Appointed July 2026 by Governor Armstrong to a three-year term on the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs. Nominated by American Legion.

Nominated by DAV and appointed by Governor Burgum September 1, 2017 for a term ending June 30, 2020. Re-appointed for 3-year term ending 2023. Reappointed 9/15/2024 to complete term of Ed Ennis ending 6/30/2026.

ACOVA committees served on:

• Legislative: 2017-2023, 2024-present
• Veterans Home Governing Board: 2023-2026

Veteran Service Organizations:

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Member of Veterans Organizations: