William T. Hoversten

Rang: Staff Sergeant

Overlijdensdatum: 21 September 1944

Legeronderdeel: 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division

Laatste rustplaats: Amerikaanse Begraafplaats Margraten

Triangle of Tribute locatie: Nijmegen, Lange Hezelstraat

William T. Hoversten was born on January 19, 1920, in Thompson, Iowa. He entered the U.S. Army on December 20, 1941, and was assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. On September 17, 1944, he landed with his fellow paratroopers north of Groesbeek, near Drop Zone T. On September 20, while attempting to deliver ammunition by truck to D Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, he was killed by German artillery fire. William was posthumously awarded the Silver Star Medal. His citation reads: “The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant William T. Hoversten (ASN: 39015424), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in Holland, on 20 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.”