William A. Nurthen III, ’43

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William A. Nurthen III

Bill Nurthen
Class of 1943
1st Battalion, 20th Infantry, 10th Armored Division, USAFE

Silver Star for gallantry in action at Schwerdorf German 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