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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    119th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 3, 1945

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 171 (June 27, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Nathan Cooperstein (ASN: 31231954), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 April 1945, in Germany. Private First Class Cooperstein and a comrade were on a patrol when sudden enemy fire wounded the officer in charge. Gallantly fighting off enemy opposition, they brought the officer to the side of a building and remained with him despite the danger of imminent death or capture. They were then able to attract the attention of friendly troops and have their comrade evacuated, thereby saving his life. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Cooperstein, 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.