Nels H. Nelson

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Nels Herning Nelson
BG Nels H. Nelson, USMC
Born(1903-04-05)April 5, 1903
Irene, South Dakota, US
DiedApril 25, 1973(1973-04-25) (aged 70)
Fairfax, Virginia, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1926–1956
RankMajor general
Service number0-4071
CommandsLanding Force Training Unit, Pacific
ConflictsHaitian Campaign
Nicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Navy Commendation Medal

Nels Herning Nelson (April 5, 1903 – April 25, 1973) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of several expeditionary tours and World War II, Nelson gained reputation as one of the Corps' top experts in communications.

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