SGT Neil Bach

biography

My Story - Neil Bach

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Bach, from Pontiac, IL, served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He flew 112 missions over "The Hump" (The Himalayas) as a crew member (radio operator) on a Curtiss C-46D Cargo Plane. He is a Co-Founder of the museum.

decorations

Badges: Air Crew Wings Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Pistol Clasp
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row: Distinguished Service Cross
Middle Row (L-R): Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Republic of China World War II Service Medal
Right Breast: Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Patches-Left Sleeve: China-Burma-India Patch
Right Sleeve: Meritorious Unit Citation Service Award Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (2)