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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Walter D. Ehlers (born May 7, 1921) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration-the Medal of Honor-for his actions in World War II.Ehlers joined the Army from Manhattan, Kansas, and by June 9, 1944 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. On that day, near Goville, France, he led his unit's attack against German forces and single-handedly defeated several enemy machinegun nests. The next day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he covered their withdrawal, carried a wounded rifleman to safety, and continued to lead despite his own wounds. For his actions, he was issued the Medal of Honor six months later, on December 19, 1944.
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Walter D. Ehlers (born May 7, 1921) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration-the Medal of Honor-for his actions in World War II.Ehlers joined the Army from Manhattan, Kansas, and by June 9, 1944 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. On that day, near Goville, France, he led his unit's attack against German forces and single-handedly defeated several enemy machinegun nests. The next day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he covered their withdrawal, carried a wounded rifleman to safety, and continued to lead despite his own wounds. For his actions, he was issued the Medal of Honor six months later, on December 19, 1944.
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