William H. “Bill” Nolte
9 January 1928-3 November 1995
Bill Nolte joined the Army in 1946. After basic training, he was assigned to units in Germany. On his return to the United States, Bill completed Jump School and was assigned to the 508th Airborne Infantry Regiment. He joined the newly formed 10th Special Forces in 1952. In 1965 he became Command Sergeant Major of the Infantry School Brigade, and in 1966 he became the Command Sergeant Major of the Drill Sergeant School. He retired in 1967.