Nelson Collins Walton
Era | Vietnam War |
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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.