Carl Alfred Nelson
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
| Wall | BB |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 3 |
| Plaque Number | 20 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Legion of Merit, Surface Warfare, Bronze Star w/V, Air Medal w/Star, Commendation, Achievement, Combat Action, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Expeditionary, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Humanitarian Service w/2 Stars, Sea Service, Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign w/Device, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor 1st Class.
Thirty-three years of service took this enlisted recruit through Annapolis to Captain. Commanded five naval combat commands including three ships, two riverine commands in four Vietnam tours.
U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1956
USS Worden CG-18
USS Cook DE-1083
Plaque Wall Map
