Brent A. Nielsen

First Name: Brent

Last Name: Nielsen

Middle Initial: A

Date of Birth: 10/29/1940

Sex: Male

Martial Status: Divorced

Number of Children: Not Sure

Home Town: American Fork, Utah

Education Completed: Not Sure

Other Occupations:

Branch of  Service: Army

Highest Rank: SSGT

Serial Number: N/A

Platoon: N/A

Age at Start of Service: Over 21

Years of Service: 4

Combat Veteran: Yes

Time in Combat: Not Sure

Place of Combat: N/A

Awards:

Date of Suicide: 06/1980

Suicide Method: automobile in closed garage

Veteran’s Story: I have written a book entitled, How Do You Say Thank You, which has been submitted for publication. Brent’s story is recounted from my point of view. Brent and I were married in 1966 and were finally divorced in 1970, following his return from Vietnam.

Submitted By: Jacklynn Lord

Relationship to Veteran: Spouse