World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Harry Yachechak
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Garfield, New Jersey
Honored By
Ms. Lillian Carlock
Relationship
Platoon leader in 505th Parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division, 18th Corps, 29 months overseas as enlisted man and officer in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Made Airborne Invasions of Sicily, Italy, Normandy and Holland. Combat Infantryman Badge, Silver Star Medal and Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguish Unit Badge, European Theatre Ribbon and 6 Battle Stars, American Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation. Gallantry in action 2/3/45, Battle field promotion 3/5/45 from 2nd Lieutenant to 1st Lieutenant. Platoon Leader.