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U.S. ArmyAwarded Posthumously
Nietzel, Alfred B.
Nietzel, Alfred B.
ConflictWorld War II
Year of Action1944
Unit/CommandCompany H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
HometownQueens, New York
Citation

Nietzel is being recognized for his valorous actions in Heistern, Germany, Nov. 18, 1944. When an enemy assault threatened to overrun his unit’s position, Nietzel selflessly covered for the retreating members of his squad, expending all his ammunition and holding his post until he was killed by an enemy hand grenade.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: World War IIYear of Action: 1944

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