Nicholas Oresko
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Nicholas Oresko (January 18, 1917 – October 4, 2013) was an American combat veteran of World War II who received the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in Germany on January 23, 1945.[1]
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Born | (1917-01-18)January 18, 1917 Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | October 4, 2013(2013-10-04) (aged 96) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
Place of burial | George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, New Jersey |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Unit | 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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