1923 – 2009
COL William H. Sachs, Jr., a native of Leavenworth, KS, served in Co G, 137th Inf, during WW II, then served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War, commanding an Airborne Battalion in Vietnam. His awards included the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, two Purple Hearts, the United Nations Korean Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Following retirement he served as City Manager in Atchison, KS and Cabool, MS and in 1989-90 as president of the 35th Division Assn. His died on September 14, 2009 and was buried in St. Augustine, Florida.