World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew Hack
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Honored By
Edward W. Samuell, Jr.
FOUGHT WITH THE 1ST PLATOON, 71ST CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE TROOP, MECHANIZED OF THE 71ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN FRANCE AND GERMANY FROM MARCH 21 TO APRIL 5, 1945. DIAGNOSED WITH A SEVERE APPENDICITIS ATTACK AND UNABLE TO GET HIM TO AN AMERICAN AID STATION. WAS OPERATED ON BY A GERMAN MAJOR IN GERMAN MILITARY HOSPITAL. HE STAYED WITH THE GERMAN HOSPITAL FOR 2 WEEKS UNTIL EVACUATED BY U.S. FORCES. HE REJOINED THE 1ST PLATOON SHORTLY AFTER MAY 8, 1945.