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Harold Nelson (Sergeant First Class, Army) | S1E5

Harold Nelson (Sergeant First Class, Army) | S1E5

Update: 2023-07-27

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We hear from Sergeant First Class Harold Nelson, who was drafted into the U.S. Army at 26 and went on to earn two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. From the beaches of Normandy to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, and from Italy to Germany, Harold recounts his extraordinary journey, highlighting the survival skills he and his comrades adopted along the way. This interview was recorded on April 10, 2022, in Denver, Colorado. TO DONATE - LINK - https://portraits-of-honor.captivate.fm/donate.

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Harold Nelson (Sergeant First Class, Army) | S1E5

Harold Nelson (Sergeant First Class, Army) | S1E5

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