Class of 1943
William A. Nurthen III ’43: Gallantry from Germany to the Front Lines
1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 10th Armored Division, USAFE
Silver Star for gallantry in action at Schwerdorf, Germany where he braved intense enemy artillery and small arms fire during a patrol.
Bronze Star for heroism during an assault against a determined enemy which resulted in the recovery of eight disabled tanks.
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