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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Henry V. Nothel (ASN: 32120996), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 70th Tank Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, in action during World War II. Sergeant Nothel’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    70th Tank Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Armored Group (Separate)

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division (Attached)

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 35 (July 19, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant Henry V. Nothel (ASN: 32120996), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 70th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Group (Separate), attached to the 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Sergeant Nothel dismounted from his tank and directed its advance under heavy enemy fire. He was first to breach the German sea wall and in addition, neutralized two enemy mortars. Sergeant Nothel’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.