William W. Terch

William W. Terch entered the Army on February 2, 1944. Home at entry: Virginia, Minnesota.

Mr. Terch served as a Technician Fourth Grade and auto mechanic with Company B of the 216th Medical Battalion of the 16th Armored Division in Central Europe.

He was awarded the following: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), and two overseas service bars.

Mr. Terch was honorably discharged on May 4, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 320.

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