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WILLIAM W NICKERSON

WILLIAM W NICKERSON - CPL

  • HOMETOWN:
  • burlington
  • COUNTY:
  • Burlington
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • May 19, 1945
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • August 18, 1965
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • CPL
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


William W. Nickerson was born on May 19, 1945.  His home of record is Burlington, NJ.

He served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL).

Nickerson was killed in action on August 18, 1965. He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery in Beverly, NJ. 

Information provided by NJVVMF, Photo from VVMF.

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