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Kero, William E.

Date of birth:
January 20th, 1921 (Saxon/Wisconsin, United States)
Date of death:
September 20th, 1944 (near Nijmegen/Gelderland, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Plot: C. Row: 22. Grave: 12757.
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
Company C, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
Citation:
William E. Kero, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 20 September 1944.

Posthumously awarded.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
During the fighting of the 82nd Airborne Division in the area around the city of Nijmegen between September 17th and October 4th, having distinguished himself by eminent deeds of courage, tact and loyalty. Thereby having shown a superb sense of duty and great perseverance and in all aspects having set a shining example, an inspiration to all in those illustrious days during which he lost his life.

Royal decree no.31 posthumously awarded.

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