Walter D. Ehlers
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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Walter D. Ehlers (born May 7, 1921) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II.Ehlers joined the Army from Manhattan, Kansas, and by June 9, 1944 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. On that day, near Goville, France, he led his unit's attack against German forces and single-handedly defeated several enemy machinegun nests. The next day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he covered their withdrawal, carried a wounded rifleman to safety, and continued to lead despite his own wounds. For his actions, he was issued the Medal of Honor six months later, on December 19, 1944.
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- Allgemeine Informationen
- Sprache Englisch
- Untertitel United States Army, Medal of Honor, World War II, Manhattan, Kansas, Staff Sergeant, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
- Titel Walter D. Ehlers
- ISBN 978-613-0-36476-2
- Format Fachbuch
- EAN 9786130364762
- Jahr 2010
- Größe H220mm x B150mm x T13mm
- Gewicht 334g
- Herausgeber VDM Verlag Dr. Müller e.K.
- Anzahl Seiten 212
- Editor Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken
- Genre Geschichte
- GTIN 09786130364762
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