World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Henry Nierhoff
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Renee Robinson
Relationship
Niece
TAUGHT TROOPS HOW TO USE MACHINE GUNS AND LED THE TROOPS UNDER ENEMY FIRE. WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF METZ, FRANCE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND THE GOLDEN BRAID OF FRANCE.