TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Rostain, Oliver Emile

Date of birth:
November 8th, 1922 (Delano/California, United States)
Date of death:
February 16th, 2008
Nationality:
American

Biography

Oliver Rostain was born on November 8th, 1922 as son to Emile Rostain and Rosalie Rostain. As from the end of 1944 until January 1945 he served as Radio Communicator with Company B, 1st Battalion, 274th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, finally reaching the rank of Sergeant.

After the Second World War he studies law at the Hastings College of Law in San Francisco and worked with Kern County District Attorney’s Office for 31 year's. Between 1955 and 1965 as Deputy District Attorney and between 1965 and 1986 as Chief Criminal Attorney.

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 274th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division "Trailblazers", U.S. Army
Received for going into an area, by himself, and capturing a German soldier, under fire.

Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 274th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division "Trailblazers", U.S. Army
Received the Purple Heart for taking a shot in his hand under mortar fire.
Purple Heart

Sources

Photo