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Nielsen, Bennett F. (Bennett Frandsen), 1926-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1926-

Biographical History

Bennett F. Nielsen (born 1926) was in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and writes family histories.

Bennett F. Nielsen was born approximately in 1927, and went to high school in Salina, Utah. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, and served as a radioman 3/C during World War Two.

Nielsen collects information and writes about family members who have served in the military.

Nielsen currently lives in Utah.

Citation:
UPB files, March 2, 2015 (Bennett F. Nielsen; b. approximately in 1927, and went to high school in Salina, Utah; enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944, and served as a radioman 3/C during World War II; collects information and writes about family members who have served in the military; currently lives in Utah)

Ancestry.com, Apr. 7, 2015 (Bennett Frandsen Nielsen; b. 1926 in Salina, Utah; parents, Leland and Callie Nielsen; attended North Sevier High School; joined military in 1944)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bennett F. Nielsen collection on Nielsen family military history

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8516
Content Description

Contains stories of various members of the Nielsen family who served in the military in World War II and the Korean War. Material is dated 2006.

Dates: 2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bennett F. Nielsen collection on Nielsen family military history

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