August 20, 1923 – Unknown
Augustine Nickerson
Personal Information
Birthplace: Lawrence, MA
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 3118 Signal Corp
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: Nov 1, 1942
Discharged: Dec 7, 1945
Honored By: Widow, Leona Nickerson
Biography
Augustine was one of four cryptographers that sent the message of the German surrender to the world from Reims, France. The unit went to I.G. Farben building in Frankfurt, Germany to continue the code work. Augustine remained there until his discharge.
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