World War II Honoree

Max E. Dach

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rochelle, Illinois

Honored By

Kevin J. McCarthy

SERVED IN THE 9TH DIVISION, 47TH INFANTRY OF THE U.S. ARMY IN AFRICA AND EUROPE, LANDING ON UTAH BEACH DURING THE D-DAY INVASION. HIS MILITARY CAREER CONSISTED OF ACTION IN THE EUROPEAN, AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGNS. HE RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, A BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE FRENCH LIBERTY MEDAL.