WHO: The family of late World War II veteran Private First Class (PFC) Theodore "Ted" Bruch, Congressman Bobby Schilling, and First Army Deputy Commanding General for Support, Maj. Gen. Mark MacCarely. Also expected is East Moline Mayor John Thodos.
WHAT: A ceremony presenting the family of late WWII veteran PFC Bruch with a number of awards, including the Good Conduct Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, the World War II Victory medal, the Army of Occupation with Germany clasp, the Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, and the Marksman Badge with Rifle Bar.
WHEN: Thursday May 3, 2012 at 12:00pm CST.
WHERE: East Moline City Hall's Council Room, 912 16th Avenue, East Moline Illinois 61244.
WHY: To give well-deserved recognition for the service of PFC Bruch. PFC Bruch was born in Waterloo, Iowa in 1926. He joined the United States Army in June 1944, and served as a Combat Engineer in the European Theater of Operations, conducting a number of engineer missions. PFC Bruch served until he was Honorably Discharged in June 1946. He passed away on July 26, 2011.
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