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WWII Vet Mickey Nelson 100 Mile Walk, Clarks Grove, MN
August 5th, 2020


US Army Private First Class Milton "Mickey" Nelson

Mickey's 100th Birthday Cake

Clarks Grove

Mounting a camera on Steve's Jeep

Guys are ready to pick up Mickey

Picking up Mickey at his house

Introductions

"Mickey - do you want to drive the jeep?"

Ready to roll

A honk and a wave

Jeep ride through town

Mickey & Old Glory

Enjoying a pre-walk beverage

Telling war stories

"I worked on all models of tanks."

Boyd Huppert, KARE 11 TV, talking game plan

Ready to start the last mile walk

And we're off!!!

Crowd walking with Mickey

Man, this guy can go!!!

"Sergeant - are you getting tired yet?"

Crowd following

V For Victory!

Approaching the finish line

Crossing the finish line

100 mile walk completed - well done

"Present Arms!!!"

Mickey autographing Steve's Jeep

Boyd Huppert & Mickey

PFC Nelson & The 30th ID Troops

WWII Vet Mickey Nelson's 100 Mile Walk For Charity

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