Alexander Douglas Neilson ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Texas
Alexander Douglas Neilson
World War II
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On March 27, 1943 Second Lieutenant Neilson was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 469685 |
| Service ID | O-666791 |
| Name | Alexander Douglas Neilson |
| From | San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas |
| Birth Date | January 9, 1921 |
| Casualty Date | March 27, 1943 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Casualty Type | DNB - Died Non-battle, air crash |
| Location | Caddo Parish, Louisiana |
| Burial | Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas |
Additional Details
Alexander Douglas Neilson was born in San Antonio, Bexar county, Texas. He was later living in Polk county, Iowa. He was one of six men killed when their B-26 Marauder #41-17807 stalled and crashed during a training flight out of Barksdale Field in Louisiana.
We identified 6 casualties in our archive related to the #41-17807 incident on March 27, 1943.
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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