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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    254th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 20, 1945

    Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 130 (May 3, 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 Nester M. Higgins (ASN: 36874488), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 20 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ensheim, Germany. During a strong enemy counterattack on E Company’s positions, Private First Class Higgins, alone, with his BAR held up the enemy counterattack to allow his company to withdraw successfully. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Private First Class Higgins reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.