Pfc Andrew H Nelson
United States Army
KIA 25 Dec 2006
19, of Saint Johns, Mich. Died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated
near his vehicle during combat operations Dec. 25 in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 9th
Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Tributes

This Memorial Page Established by-Alan Nelson
In Honor Of   PFC Andrew H. Nelson

PFC Andrew H. Nelson was killed in action on December
25, 2006 in Baghdad Iraq.  Andrew was 19 years old.  Andrew was from St.
Johns Michigan.  His parents are Alan and Tami Nelson, and he has two
sisters, Jessica and Stephanie.  Andrew also married his high school
sweet heart, Kristi (Rewerts) Nelson.  They were married a little over a
year when he was killed.  Andrew was a four year varsity letterman on
the St. Johns High School swim team, and he was also team captain his
senior year.  Andrew graduated from high school in 2005, and left for
basic training in July 2005.  Andrew was in the 9th Engineers based in
Schweinfurt Germany, and was attached to the 1st Infantry Division, 2nd
Brigade.  Andrew will be forever missed.  You can visit his website at
www.andrewnelsonmemorial.com

Feb 20, 2008
SFC Rod Brewer
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS Andrew H. Nelson, 19, of St Johns
Michigan. Died on December 25, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq while supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was assigned to the 9th Eng Bn, 2nd BCT, 1st
Inf Div. My sincere condolences to his parents, Alan and Tami, his
sisters, and his wife, Kristi.  Will visit his site and if there is
anything we can do for you, with you, don't hesitate to contact us. Andy, You
Will Never Be Forgotten.... Say, Sappers to those up there with you..
Christmas in Arlington..
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
Rod.
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