Iowa State Memorial Union

Clarence Nelson - Private

Rank: Private
Date Of Death: Oct 8, 1918
War / Conflict: World War I
Gold Star Hall - Wall Location: West Wall (South Panel)

Biography

Private Clarence Wilhelm Nelson was the son of Mr. Peter S. Nelson. He came to Iowa State College as a member of the Mechanical Training Detachment, Company B, from his hometown of Jewell, Iowa. 

Clarence died of influenza here at Iowa State on October 8, 1918.

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