Nicholas Minue

Nicholas Minue was a Ukrainian-born American and United States Army career veteran who served with distinction during the mid-20th century. Demonstrating a profound commitment to service, he voluntarily reduced his rank from Sergeant to Private to remain in a combat role. His military journey included service during World War I and extended into World War II.

During World War II, Private Minue served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations with the U.S. Army's infantry forces. In the Allied efforts in North Africa, his unit was engaged in critical combat operations against Axis positions in Tunisia, where his actions would ultimately earn him the nation's highest military decoration for valor.

On April 28, 1943, near Medjez El Bab, Tunisia, Private Minue's unit was pinned down by severe enemy machine gun fire. Fixed with a bayonet, he singlehandedly assaulted and destroyed several enemy positions under heavy fire until he was fatally wounded. His extraordinary heroism and self-sacrifice were key to enabling his unit to advance, and he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.