African American. Alaska Highway. Company D. Born: 3 April 1919, Baxley, Fulton County, GA. Died: 4 December 1969, Norwalk, CT. Enlisted: 27 June 1941, Ft. Benning, GA.
Education: grammar school. Civilian occupation: Foreman at the Renaissance Art Foundry. His wife was Cora Carter Nails.
The Bridgeport Telegram, Dec 6, 1969: “Mr. Nails was stabbed to death after being mugged and robbed of $1.50.”
Serial #34062750