Veteran Registry

Hilding Algeron Nelson - Mus 3


Born: Aug. 13, 1892
Died: Dec. 24, 1979
Burial Location: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Jamestown, NY
Married:  Mar. 23, 1923 to Verna Bennett
Children: Roger H. & Marcia E. Fix
Occupation: Orthopedic Surgeon
Memberships: 80th Div Veterans, American Legion, Rotary International

Served in the US Army as a musician in the regimental band during WWI. He was assigned to Headquarter Co., 305th Engineers Regiment Band, 80th Division.

He also served in the US Army Medical Corps Reserve, Third Corps Area 1929-1939 being discharged from the service as a Captain.

Graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine June 1929.