Veterans Roll of Honor: WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW (BILL) KOVACH
Branch of Service: United States Army
Rank: Private First Class
Service history: Private Kovach served as an ammunition handler in the 387th Infantry Regiment, 97th Infantry (Trident) Division. He took part in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, as well as in the occupation of Japan.
Awards and Decorations:
Bronze Star Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (2 bronze stars)
American Campaign Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp
Combat Infantryman Badge
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