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NOLDAU, Clemens George - Date of
birth
23 December 1914 -
Age
30 - Place of
birth
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana -
Hometown
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35152919 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
2nd Infantry Regiment,
5th Infantry Division
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Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
20 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Kippenhof Farm
In the vicinity of Diekirch, Luxembourg
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Luxembourg
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 6 | 7 |
Immediate family
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Members
Herman Noldau (father)
Anna M. (Schwartz) Noldau (mother)
Irma Noldau (sister)
Julia Noldau (sister)
Theo Noldau (brother)
More information
S/Sgt Clemens G. Noldau was a manager before he enlisted at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana on 10 February 1941.He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation cited: In the vicinity of Diekirch, Luxembourg, assaulting elements were halted by intense enemy fire. Sgt Noldau, with complete disregard for his own safety crawled forward over exposed terrain towards the enemy position to give artillery fire directions, and while advancing was killed by enemy fire. His conspicuous heroism lives on as an inspiration to his comrades. The fearless determination and courageous devotion to duty displayed by Sgt Noldau, at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Source of information: Leo Minne, Kathy McDermott, www.abmc.gov, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - 1940 Census / Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, "A footsoldier for Patton" - Michael C. Bilder / James G. Bilder, The 5th Infantry Division in the ETO
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Luxembourg American Cemetery / The 5th Infantry Division in WWII