Alexander A. Drabik
Butcher, U.S. Army Soldier
Died when: 82 years 274 days (993 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Sgt.Alexander Albert Drabik (December 28, 1910 – September 28, 1993) was the first American soldier to cross the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine river at Remagen, Germany in World War II during the Battle of Remagen.
He led two other enlisted men across the bridge, running 398 metres (1,306 ft) while under fire, knowing that the demolition charges attached to the bridge could be detonated at any moment.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his action.
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