Nelson Rich was born on 25 August 1916, the son of Rufus Rich and Ernia Griffith.
He Killed in Action 28 February 1945
Private First Class
84th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, Battery B
PFC Rich was initially buried at the American War Cemetery, Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium. Buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, B, 6229.
Picture submitted by Frederic Blais
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 25 August 1916
- Date of death: 28 February 1945
- County: Morgan
- Hometown: Lancing
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 84th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVI, Middle Panel
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