African American. Alaska Highway. H&S Company. Born: 17 April 1918, Cleveland, MS. Died: 22 May 1954, Memphis, Shelby, TN. Enlisted: 18 July 1941, Camp Shelby, MS and discharged 13 July 1945.
Education: grammar school. Civilian occupation: chauffeur/truck driver and on his death certificate he was employed as a lineman for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Company. His father was James Clifford Nelson, farming, and his mother was Bessie Christain Nelson.
Serial #34131741