SGT Edwin G. "Butch" Masching

biography

Butch, from Odell, IL, served in the Army during World War II as a part of "I" Company, 3rd Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, whom he landed with in Italy on May 19th, 1944. He was killed in action.

decorations

Pins: 143rd Infantry Regiment Unit Crest
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal
Middle Row (L-R): Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, French Croix de Guere
Right Breast (L-R): Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Patches: 36th Infantry Division Patch
Cords: French Croix de Guere Fourragere