World War II Honoree

Nolan Charles Ahlborn

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hammond, Indiana

Honored By

Jack R. Hilbrich

Relationship

Friend

SENT TO EUROPE AS A COMBAT ENGINEER; THEY WENT AHEAD OF THE REST OF THE TROOPS AS INTELLIGENCE SCOUTS, OFTEN HIDING IN BURNT-OUT HOMES AND BUILDINGS FOR COVER. HE WAS SENT FROM ENGLAND IN THE SECOND RUSH OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THEN FRANCE, HOLLAND, AND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST INSTALLED MEN TO ENTER GERMANY, OCCUPIED BERLIN. RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STARS AND OTHER DECORATIONS.