World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Nicholas M. Alexander
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
La Jolla, California
Honored By
Nicholas M. Alexander
Relationship
Self
Entered on August 25, 1943. Basic Training at Camp Barkely, Texas. Participated in 5 battle campaigns in the European Theater of Operations with the 3rd Army, 4th Armored Division as combat medic and then infantryman. Received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. Armored Infantry Platoon Sergeant, Company A, 53rd Battalion from 1943 - 1945. Served in the Army of Occupation from May to October 1945 in Worth, Germany. Discharged October 20, 1945.