William H. Nelson
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 19 (January 31, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William H. Nelson (33898764), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 9th Infantry Division, on 22 December 1944, during operations in Germany. Private First Class Nelson’s actions reflects highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.