Eugene Francis Nolan ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On September 22, 1944 Sergeant Nolan was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 110299 |
| Service ID | 34140074 |
| Name | Eugene Francis Nolan |
| From | Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | April 22, 1916 |
| Casualty Date | September 22, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Group | 4th Infantry Division, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Company C |
| Casualty Type | DOW - Died of Wounds |
| Location | Siegfried Line, Germany |
| Burial | Plot H Row 9 Grave 34, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Eugene Francis Nolan is buried or memorialized at Plot H Row 9 Grave 34, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Sgt Eugene F Nolan enlisted in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on May 28, 1941. He had attended Father Ryan High School and was employed in Gallatin as a retail manager. He was married to Mary F Jackson Nolan and they had a son, William.He was wounded in action in France on July 10 and rejoined his outfit on August 5 after being released from the hospital. He was wounded again three months later and died of his injuries. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 7,514 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,514 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,652 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 91 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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