World War II Honoree

Andrew Charles Andriechack

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

West Newton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Marie Elaine Konat

Relationship

Daughter

ENLISTED IN U.S. ARMY; STATIONED WITH THE 723RD COMPANY, MILITARY POLICE BATTALION. THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE 722ND MILITARY POLICE BATTALION. DUTIES CONSISTED OF DIRECTING TRAFFIC ON THE RED BALL HIGHWAY IN FRANCE AND ASSISTED IN PLACING TROOPS IN THEIR STAGING AREAS. RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING PRISONERS FROM OVERSEAS INTO THE U.S.