Nelson Collins Walton

Nelson Collins Walton
Era Vietnam War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Commander
Wall C
Wall Side 1
Row 3
Plaque Number 1

World War II-Korea-Vietnam

Always proud of Good Conduct Medal

Command at Sea
CO USS Lowe DER-325
CO USS Tortuga LSD-26

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Commendation w/1 Star, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct w/2 Stars, China Service, American Defense Service w/1 Star, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/5 Stars, World War II Victory, Occupation Service (Japan), National Defense Service w/1 Star, Korean Service w/4 Stars, United Nations Service, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Liberation w/1

Star, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Korean War Service Starting his career in enlisted status, "Walt's" war career spanned World war II service in the Pacific and in Korea commanding USS PCEC-896.

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