World War II Honoree

Samuel Nathenson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Anie E. Wulkan

Relationship

Granddaugher

HE WAS STATIONED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE WITH THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 893RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR WRITING LETTERS TO THE FAMILIES OF THE DECEASED OFFICERS TO NOTIFY THEM OF THEIR LOSS. HE RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT METAL, THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, THE EUROPEAN- AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE STARS. HIS SERVICE NUMBER WAS 33033113.