“And crown Thy good, with Brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea.”
Kleng M. Nelson , Bernie's older brother, served in both WWI and WWII. As a Major in WWII he came across a wounded soldier, who turned out to be his own son.
Bernie the Patriarch, as a civilian, kept materiel and supplies flowing smoothly overseas from the Brooklyn Army Base during WWII.
Bob the eldest son, kept from joining his brothers in battle for reasons of health, served with equal valor on the home front with the defense industry during WWII.
Warren crossed the shining Atlantic to join Patton’s Third Army in the fierce Battle of The Bulge, and then was part of the forces that helped liberate the Jews from the concentration camps.
Dick crossed the shining Pacific to fend off post-war sniper fire in occupied Japan.
Allen, the only Navy Nelson, on guard immediately following World War II to assure it never happened again.
Gene and Howie crossed the shining Atlantic, though thanks to the older brothers, were able to serve in peaceful Germany.
Bobby, Bob’s oldest, also benefited from his father's and uncles’ efforts and served in peacetime on the home front.
Tommy, Bobby’s brother, crossed the shining Pacific and served valiantly in Viet Nam.
Greg, the only Marine Nelson, crossed the shining Pacific and followed in his father’s footsteps serving in peaceful Japan.
Jeff, Greg’s brother and the only Air Force Nelson, served to keep America’s skies safe.
Chris (shown with his Coast Guard wife, Karen), Gene’s son and the only Coast Guard Nelson, patrolled the Caribbean protecting America’s shores.
Michael, Greg’s son, proudly serves with the New Jersey State Police.
EVERY BRANCH OF THE MILITARY IS REPRESENTED BY AT LEAST ONE NELSON.
Following is a photomontage of Nelsons in uniform. Thus far, there is no photo available of Kleng Nelson, and it is anticipated that a photo of Allen Nelson in uniform will be made available in the not too distant future.
Bernie the Patriarch with Jennie the Matriarch of the Nelson family. Bernie served the war effort (WWII) in a civilian capacity at the bustling Brooklyn Army Base - 1941-1945.
From sea to shining sea.”
Kleng M. Nelson , Bernie's older brother, served in both WWI and WWII. As a Major in WWII he came across a wounded soldier, who turned out to be his own son.
Bernie the Patriarch, as a civilian, kept materiel and supplies flowing smoothly overseas from the Brooklyn Army Base during WWII.
Bob the eldest son, kept from joining his brothers in battle for reasons of health, served with equal valor on the home front with the defense industry during WWII.
Warren crossed the shining Atlantic to join Patton’s Third Army in the fierce Battle of The Bulge, and then was part of the forces that helped liberate the Jews from the concentration camps.
Dick crossed the shining Pacific to fend off post-war sniper fire in occupied Japan.
Allen, the only Navy Nelson, on guard immediately following World War II to assure it never happened again.
Gene and Howie crossed the shining Atlantic, though thanks to the older brothers, were able to serve in peaceful Germany.
Bobby, Bob’s oldest, also benefited from his father's and uncles’ efforts and served in peacetime on the home front.
Tommy, Bobby’s brother, crossed the shining Pacific and served valiantly in Viet Nam.
Greg, the only Marine Nelson, crossed the shining Pacific and followed in his father’s footsteps serving in peaceful Japan.
Jeff, Greg’s brother and the only Air Force Nelson, served to keep America’s skies safe.
Chris (shown with his Coast Guard wife, Karen), Gene’s son and the only Coast Guard Nelson, patrolled the Caribbean protecting America’s shores.
Michael, Greg’s son, proudly serves with the New Jersey State Police.
EVERY BRANCH OF THE MILITARY IS REPRESENTED BY AT LEAST ONE NELSON.
Following is a photomontage of Nelsons in uniform. Thus far, there is no photo available of Kleng Nelson, and it is anticipated that a photo of Allen Nelson in uniform will be made available in the not too distant future.
Bernie the Patriarch with Jennie the Matriarch of the Nelson family. Bernie served the war effort (WWII) in a civilian capacity at the bustling Brooklyn Army Base - 1941-1945.
Bob - Bernie's oldest - rejected for military service due to health - served in civilian capacity in the defense industry during WWII. (This is a rare photo of the oldest and youngest Nelson siblings, separated by nineteen years, taken in March 1942. Bob was 20 and Howie was 1).
Warren - Bernie's second son - US Army - served in Europe - Battle of the Bulge - 1943-1945
Dick - Bernie's third son - US Army - MP in occupied Japan 1945-1947
Allen - Bernie's fourth son - US Navy - 1946-1950 (no photo available yet)
Gene - Bernie's second youngest - US Army - served in peacetime Germany 1959-1960 
Jeff - second son of Dick - the only Air Force Nelson - circa 1975
Chris and Karen met and married while both were serving in the Coast Guard. Karen: 1998-2003. Chris: 1998-2008 (Chris the only Coast Guard Nelson - son of Gene)
Michael, son of Greg, in his New Jersey State Police uniform - 2006
Howie - US Army - Bernie's youngest - served in peacetime Germany 1961-1962
Bobby - Bob's oldest son - US Army - stateside
Tommy, Bob's second son - US Army - served in Viet Nam
Greg - oldest son of Dick - March 1973 - the only Marine Nelson
Bobby - Bob's oldest son - US Army - stateside
Tommy, Bob's second son - US Army - served in Viet Nam
Jeff - second son of Dick - the only Air Force Nelson - circa 1975
Chris and Karen met and married while both were serving in the Coast Guard. Karen: 1998-2003. Chris: 1998-2008 (Chris the only Coast Guard Nelson - son of Gene)
Michael, son of Greg, in his New Jersey State Police uniform - 2006
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