Elroy M. Nelson - SO3 - 1960-62
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Elroy M. Nelson, SO3, played a key role during the Quarantine of Cuba and the Cecil's
historic encounter with a Russian submarine. As the senior sonarman aboard, Elroy was
charged with tracking the submarine for over 18 hours during the encounter which ended
when the Cecil forced the Russian sub to surface. The photo shown here shows Elroy standing
on the port side watching the sub. Lt. W.B. Peirce presented this photo to Elroy and had
written "My Compliments/WB Pierce" on the back.
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Certificate of Participation in the Quarantee of Cuba
Secretary of the Navy Commendation
Ledger Star Article - Composite photo
"Cuban Missile Crisis Comes to the Front!" 
Ledger Star Article - pg1
Ledger Star Article - pg2
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