Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Nelson J Carrington
Add photo

Nelson J Carrington 1921 - 1985

Nelson John Carrington of Wyandanch, Suffolk County, NY was born on October 21, 1921 in Bahamas or Barbados or Bermuda or British Central America or British Honduras or British West Indies or Cayman Islands or Jamaica or Leeward Islands or Tobago or Trinidad or Turks And Caicos Islands or Windward Islands, and died at age 63 years old on July 28, 1985. Nelson Carrington was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2M Site 4288 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Nelson John Carrington
Wyandanch, Suffolk County, NY 11798
October 21, 1921
Bahamas or Barbados or Bermuda or British Central America or British Honduras or British West Indies or Cayman Islands or Jamaica or Leeward Islands or Tobago or Trinidad or Turks And Caicos Islands or Windward Islands
July 28, 1985
Male
Looking for another Nelson Carrington?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Nelson.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Nelson John Carrington's History: 1921 - 1985

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 10/21
    1921

    Birthday

    October 21, 1921
    Birthdate
    Bahamas or Barbados or Bermuda or British Central America or British Honduras or British West Indies or Cayman Islands or Jamaica or Leeward Islands or Tobago or Trinidad or Turks And Caicos Islands or Windward Islands
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    New York County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 20266189 Enlisted: January 13, 1941 in New York City New York Military branch: Coast Artillery Corps Or Army Mine Planter Service Rank: Private, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Electricians
  • 07/28
    1985

    Death

    July 28, 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2M Site 4288 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Nelson

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1921, in the year that Nelson J Carrington was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
Did you know?
In 1954, when he was 33 years old, on May 17th, the Supreme Court released a decision on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The ruling stated that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students was unconstitutional thus paving the way for integration in schools.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Nelson Carrington's Family Tree & Friends

Nelson Carrington's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Nelson's Friends

Friends of Nelson Friends can be as close as family. Add Nelson's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Nelson Carrington to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top