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Donald Peter Nelson 1925 - 2011

Donald Peter Nelson of Forest Lake, Washington County, MN was born on October 27, 1925, and died at age 85 years old on June 21, 2011. Donald Nelson was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 12 Site 274 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.
Donald Peter Nelson
Forest Lake, Washington County, MN 55025
October 27, 1925
June 21, 2011
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  • 10/27
    1925

    Birthday

    October 27, 1925
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: AMM2 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 06/21
    2011

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    June 21, 2011
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    Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section 12 Site 274 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis, Mn 55450
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In 1925, in the year that Donald Peter Nelson was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1945, when he was 20 years old, on March 12th, a riot erupted at a Japanese internment camp in Santa Fe New Mexico. Two days earlier, white shirts with the Rising Sun on the back had been confiscated and the prisoners objected. Three leaders of the protest were removed and sent to another camp. Guards at the Santa Fe camp were armed with submachine guns, shotguns, and gun masks. On the morning of the 12th, prisoners began throwing rocks at the guards. When the "rioters" wouldn't disperse, the guards were ordered to use tear gas and batons. Four men were badly injured as a result.
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