 Powers (April 5, 1909 – July 14, 1967) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II during the Battle of Monte Cassino.A farmer before the war, Powers joined the Army from Alder Gulch, Montana in September 1942.By February 3, 1944 was serving as a private first class in the 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division.