Former NSO William Stralo dies.William E. Stralo, Sr., 71, a former DAV See WebDAV. National Service Officer (NSO NSO National Symphony Orchestra NSO National Statistics Office (Philippines) NSO National Solar Observatory NSO New Student Orientation NSO National Statistical Office NSO Nevada Site Office NSO Nonqualified Stock Option ) died in California on June 13, 2006. "Bill was an exemplary National Service Officer who was dedicated to helping disabled veterans and their families," National Adjutant ADJUTANT. A military officer, attached to every battalion of a regiment. It is his duty to superintend, under his superiors, all matters relating to the ordinary routine of discipline in the regiment. Arthur H. Wilson said. "He was a disabled veteran who saw combat duty in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. No stranger to challenge, Bill became a highly skilled NSO who diligently strived to better the lives of disabled veterans and their families through his assistance and advocacy "Through his efforts and knowledge of veterans' benefits Throughout history war veterans have received compensation. Roman soldiers were given rewards at the end of their service including cash or land (praemia). Augustus fixed the amount in AD 5 at 3000 denarii and by the time of Caracalla it had risen to 5000 denarii. [1] and programs, he benefited countless veterans and their family members with his willing assistance. We are glad to have counted him as our comrade and saddened at his passing." A native of Lewiston, Pa., Stralo entered the U.S. Navy in April 1952, advancing from the rank of seaman to chief warrant officer before he was medically retired because of service-connected disabilities in 1976. During his military career he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star Bronze Star n. A U.S. military decoration awarded either for heroism or for meritorious achievement in ground combat. Noun 1. and Purple Heart Purple Heart U.S. medal awarded to those wounded in military action. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] See : Bravery medals. Stralo was a graduate of National University, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. Prior to being employed as an NSO, he served as a Department of California Service Officer. He joined the professional staff of the DAV in 1985 at the National Service Office in San Diego and served there until his retirement in 1997. He was a life member of DAV Chapter 2 in San Diego. Survivors include Mabel, his wife of 51 years; sons, William and Glen; daughters, Melody Foulk, Myona Olney and Juli Bauer. |
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