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William
Harry
Bertsch
1901-07-01

–

1982-01-13

Born:

, 

California

Home:

San Francisco

, 

California

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Bertsch graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    June 7, 1944
    Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 51 (August 30, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Harry Bertsch (ASN: 0-15759), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer, Division Artillery, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bertsch, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.