The below letter to Mr John H Nelson contains a brief description of
where Lt Nelson's remains were recovered.
Also noted is that Mrs Betty Nelson has remarried and is no longer legal NOK.

The form titled REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
is followed by SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS from Mr Nelson.

He desires that his son's remains not arrive until after the Christmas holiday season.

LETTER TO MR JOHN H NELSON
FROM
LT COL W E CAMPBELL
MEMORIAL DIVISION
8 NOVEMBER 1949

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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
8 NOVEMBER 1949
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REQUEST FOR DISPOSITION OF REMAINS
8 NOVEMBER 1949
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTION SHEET
UNDATED
REQUEST BY MR JOHN H NELSON
REMAINS NOT BE DELIVERED DURING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON

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