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Charles Carter Nelson

Born 02/01/1942, Minneapolis
Gender Male
Parents
Schools Attended
Branch of Service Air Force
Additional Identifiers Commissioned or Warrant Officer
Killed in Action
Service Timeframe 1965 - 1967 *
War/Conflict Vietnam War 1964-1975
Principal Units and Locations

559TH TAC FTR SQDN, 12TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF

Military Awards and Decorations

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, PURPLE HEART

C. Carter Nelson

Narrative

"Carter" Nelson was shot down on 19 NOV 1967. His body was recovered and is interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. His name is listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Panel 30E, Line 30.