World War II Honoree

Richard T. Achziger

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Spokane, Washington

Honored By

Lizabeth J. Edwards

Relationship

Daughter

DEPARTED FOR EUROPE JUNE 21, 1944. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS IN PATTON'S 3RD ARMY, 390TH ANTI AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION, BATTERY A. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SPECIAL WEAPONS. SUPERVISED 2 MAN CREW IN COMBAT OPERATION OF SELF PROPELLED MACHINE GUN AND A 37MM CANNON. ASSIGNED MEN TO SPECIFIC DUTIES AND SUPERVISED MAINTENANCE OF GUNS. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND VICTORY MEDAL.