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Nufer, Andrew G., Jr.

Date of birth:
January 30th, 1911 (Winamac/Indiana, United States)
Date of death:
January 7th, 1996 (Lafayette/Indiana, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
Company F, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division "Lightning", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Andrew G. Nufer, Jr., (01312322), First Lieutenant, 311th Infantry, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 30 January 1945, in Germany.

When enemy fire pinned his company down and inflicted heavy casualties, First Lieutenant Nufer ran 150 yards across open, fire-swept terrain to friendly tanks. Mounting the lead tank, he led the vehicles into action until the tank on which he was riding was struck by enemy fire, and he was knocked to the ground. Mounting a second tank was also struck, and he was wounded by enemy artillery fire. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead the tanks in support of the infantry elements until his company objective was secured.

Entered military service from Indiana.

Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 59 (1945).
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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