Roland E. Nelson

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20027716

Description

Roland E. Nelson, motor machinists mate, second class served three years with a Seabees unit attached to the 2nd Marine Division. Nelson made D-Day landing with the Marines, fought as a rifleman, and operated a bulldozer. Before enlisting, he was employed at the Texas Power and Light Company. Nelson is spending his leave in Fort Worth, Texas with his parents. Nelson is wearing his military uniform and standing against a wall.

Archival Date

1945-05-31

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Military personnel; Military uniforms