World War II Honoree

Samuel H. Nederlander

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

South Fork, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Sheva & Robert Hazlett Family

Relationship

Daughter, Son-in-law & Grandchildren

COMPANY CLERK FOR 300TH PORT BATTALION, 518TH PORT BATTALION HEADQUARTERS. LANDED ON UTAH BEACH 6:30AM JUNE 6, 1944. REMAINED ON THE BEACH FROM D-DAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 1944. NEXT ASSIGNMENT WAS CHERBOURG, FRANCE WHERE HE REMAINED UNTIL THE LIBERATION. MEDALS RECEIVED INCLUDE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND BRONZE ARROWHEAD FOR D-DAY INVASION AND THE FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM.