Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Hero at the Battle of the Bulge, Army Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko gave a shining example of true bravery and an unwavering devotion to lead on January 23 1945. His actions are a constant reminder of the standard and devotion to which all service members should hold one another. May these actions always be carried in our hearts, as well as the words he spoke that day. “I said to myself, ‘Well, someone has to go,’”
And so being true to his words, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko Lead company C up the hill they had already assaulted twice, but would not be deterred from accomplishing the mission. Before giving the order to start the push Master Sergeant Nicholas looked up saying, “Lord, I know I am going to die. Make it fast, please” These words are a prime example of his unselfish devotion to his country. Showing he was fully prepared to fight to the death for his fellow man. At this time Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko Gave the order to move forward, but nobody did. He repeated the order, nobody moved. Seeing their doubt and fear he went himself. Showing his men true leadership and dedication. After making it thirty feet up the hill, his men began to follow. Suddenly a barrette of machine gun fire rained down on his unit, pinning them down on the hill. Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko knew if the Machine gun fire were not eliminated they would all face certain death. As his men remained pinned down, Alone Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed up the hill, braving a calash of automatic fire until he was close enough to throw his grenade into the German bunker. Destroying the first of two automatic machine gun posts. Killing those who survived the grenade with his rifle, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed on as the second Machine gun focused its fire on his position. Even After taking a severe bullet wound in the hip, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed on to the second machine gun nest. Showing a neglect for
Hero at the Battle of the Bulge, Army Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko gave a shining example of true bravery and an unwavering devotion to lead on January 23 1945. His actions are a constant reminder of the standard and devotion to which all service members should hold one another. May these actions always be carried in our hearts, as well as the words he spoke that day. “I said to myself, ‘Well, someone has to go,’”
And so being true to his words, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko Lead company C up the hill they had already assaulted twice, but would not be deterred from accomplishing the mission. Before giving the order to start the push Master Sergeant Nicholas looked up saying, “Lord, I know I am going to die. Make it fast, please” These words are a prime example of his unselfish devotion to his country. Showing he was fully prepared to fight to the death for his fellow man. At this time Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko Gave the order to move forward, but nobody did. He repeated the order, nobody moved. Seeing their doubt and fear he went himself. Showing his men true leadership and dedication. After making it thirty feet up the hill, his men began to follow. Suddenly a barrette of machine gun fire rained down on his unit, pinning them down on the hill. Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko knew if the Machine gun fire were not eliminated they would all face certain death. As his men remained pinned down, Alone Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed up the hill, braving a calash of automatic fire until he was close enough to throw his grenade into the German bunker. Destroying the first of two automatic machine gun posts. Killing those who survived the grenade with his rifle, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed on as the second Machine gun focused its fire on his position. Even After taking a severe bullet wound in the hip, Master Sergeant Nicholas Oresko pushed on to the second machine gun nest. Showing a neglect for