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Oral Glen Nelson
30 Aug 1912 – 20 Jul 1975
| Birth | 30 Aug 1912 |
| Death | 20 Jul 1975 |
| Cemetery | Memorial Park Cemetery Columbia , Boone County , Missouri , USA |
| Added by | Dave Davidson on 23 Dec 2015 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73521447 |
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He served in Company L, 359th Infantry Regiment (90th Division) and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action from November 9 to 12, 1944, in the vicinity of Mailling and Kerling, France. See Third Army General Orders No. 52 dated March 5, 1945. He was also awarded the Silver Star under 90th Division General Orders No. 14 (1945) Oral Nelson (73521447) Suggested edit: For Bio: DSC Citation The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Oral G. Nelson (ASN: 0-1319318), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 9 to 12 November 1944, in France. Captain Nelson commanded Company L during the fierce action in the vicinity of Malling and Kerling, France. He repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire, completely disregarding his own safety to lead his troops personally. When his battalion attacked to retain Kerling, Captain Nelson assumed command of another company that has lost its officers and reorganized it while under heavy fire. Throughout the action, he courageously moved from platoon to platoon, encouraging and inspiring the men, and he personally led the platoon that retook the town. Captain Nelson's conspicuous heroism, many times displayed, and his courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army. Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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