September 6, 1918 – September 19, 2006
Charles Nelson
Personal Information
Birthplace: Fond Du Lac, WI
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: Co A 19th Tank Bn
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Jun 29, 1944
Discharged: Jan 18, 1946
Honored By: Daughter, Sharon Schoenfeld
Biography
Charles’ tank battalion was part of the forces that took the bridge at Remagen, Germany. He was a charter member of VFW, Post 5612, Plymouth, WI. He was also a life member of VFW.
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