African American, Company A. Born: 22 May 1919 LA. and Died: 26 May 2003 Perris, CA. He had two years of college and occupation was a mechanic when he enlisted in the Army on 13 Jan 1941, Jacksonville Army Air Field. He was with the Corps of Engineers.
In 1940 census records, Carrie Jenkins head of household worked in a wholesale clothing factory. His mother Alice Rae Cummings, age 57, could not read or write, and a brother Raymond, age 19, worked as janitor in a retail repair shop. Nolan worked as a janitor and was a student. Promoted to Staff Sgt. and Platoon leader. He wrote letter for those who could not read or write.