Black plaque № 46525

Villa Hills, KY, United States

Sgt Ronald L. Niewahner. Born in Covington, SGT Niewahner (1948-1968) distinguished himself by heroic actions in Vietnam. As squad leader in Co. B, 1st Bn., 5th Inf., 25th Inf. Div., U.S. Army, he evacuated fallen comrade in bullet-swept area. Fatally wounded returning to rescue second soldier. Awar

ded Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gallantry Cross, and Purple Heart. Presented by Villa Hills Historical Society.

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