The Lost Battalion: Nelson Miles Holderman
Nelson Miles Holderman was a highly decorated soldier from World War I. He led Company L of the 160th Infantry. His unit replaced another company in the 77th Division at some point.
Details of his service are known, including his time in France. Holderman was wounded multiple times in a short period. Further information about his experiences can be found through the Holderman family history in California, which provides more context about his battalion's situation during the war.
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