Nosker House
Officially named by the Board of Trustees on April 6, 1962, in memory of William C. (“Bill”) Nosker, this residence hall and other North Dorms were built in honor of OSU’s war veterans. Construction began in 1965 and was completed in July of 1966.
William C. “Bill” Nosker played three years on the varsity football team as a guard (1938-1940), and served as class president during his sophomore year (1940). He graduated in 1942 with a bachelor of science degree in Agriculture. In December 1943, he was deployed overseas and flew more than 30 missions before he died after a night-time takeoff on August 15, 1944, in Italy. He was awarded the Bronze Star for a mission over Romania, as well as an Air Medal, issued to those who distinguish themselves during an aerial fight. Nosker’s Air Medal had three oak leaf clusters, signifying that he had received this decoration three times.
Nosker House is one of nine dormitories built on North Campus during the 1960s to honor University graduates and former students who were killed during war service.
more information:
John H. Herrick Archives: Nosker House
