Nick Oresko, age 96, passed away from complications following surgery to repair a leg fracture. He was surrounded at bedside by military and veterans (he had outlived all of his immediate family). Master Sargent Oresko was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Assigned to Charlie Company, 302nd Infantry, 94th Infantry Division, on January 23, 1945 near Tettington Germany, Oreseko singlehandedly attacked and destroyed two enemy machine gun bunkers. Though seriously wounded in the hip, he eliminated 12 German soldiers, thereby clearing the way for his company to advance with minimum casualties.
Godspeed, Sgt. Oresko ... thank you for your service for our country ...
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