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Gordon Nelson

Prisoner of War Ribbon

Gordon D Nelson of Minnesota became a Prisoner of War during World War II.

Serving in the U.S. Army, Detached Enlisted Men's List, DML: DETACHED ENLISTED MEN'S LIST, Gordon was captured by JAPAN and was imprisoned at Fukuoka POW Camp 1 - Kashii (Pine Tree Camp) Kyushu Island 33-130. Final information at the end of the conflict was Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated. Data shows Gordon was in Southwest Pacific Theatre: Philippine Islands. Source. US National Archives.

Prisoner of War Medal

A Salute and Thank You for your service Gordon.

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