Alfred B Nietzel-East Farmingdale, NY
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Don.Morfe
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World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Heistern, Germany on November 18, 1944. He was killed in action. He is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, East Farmingdale, NY in Section J, Site 14185.
Waymark Code: WMX58H
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2017
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He was born on April 27, 1921 in Jamaica, Queens County, NY and died on November 18, 1944 in Germany. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *NIETZEL, ALFRED B.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
• Place and date: November 18, 1944, Heistern, Germany
• Entered service at: Jamaica, NY.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Sergeant Alfred B. Nietzel distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a section leader for Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Heistern, Germany on November 18, 1944. That afternoon, Sergeant Nietzel fought tenaciously to repel a vicious enemy attack against his unit. Sergeant Nietzel employed accurate, intense fire from his machinegun and successfully slowed the hostile advance. However, the overwhelming enemy force continued to press forward. Realizing he desperately needed reinforcements, Sergeant Nietzel ordered the three remaining members of his squad to return to the company command post and secure aid. He immediately turned his attention to covering their movement with his fire. After expending all his machinegun ammunition, Sergeant Nietzel began firing his rifle into the attacking ranks until he was killed by the explosion of an enemy grenade. Sergeant Nietzel’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness at the cost of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
Armed Service: Army
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