Kero, William E.
- Date of birth:
- January 20th, 1921 (Saxon/Wisconsin, United States)
- Date of death:
- September 20th, 1944 (near Nijmegen/Gelderland, the Netherlands)
- Buried on:
- Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Plot: C. Row: 22. Grave: 12757. - Nationality:
- American
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- Company C, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded for:
- Operation Market Garden
William E. Kero, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 20 September 1944.
Posthumously awarded.
Ridder vierde klasse der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.4)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- Company C, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- October 8th, 1945
- Awarded for:
- Operation Market Garden
During the fighting of the 82nd Airborne Division in the area around the city of Nijmegen between September 17th and October 4th, having distinguished himself by eminent deeds of courage, tact and loyalty. Thereby having shown a superb sense of duty and great perseverance and in all aspects having set a shining example, an inspiration to all in those illustrious days during which he lost his life.
Royal decree no.31 posthumously awarded.
Royal decree no.31 posthumously awarded.
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