1920-2003
Lieutenant Colonel George J. Melochick received two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts while serving with the 134th Inf Regt, 35th Div, during its European Campaign in WW II. He entered service as an enlisted man in 1936, eventually becoming Executive Officer of Co B, 134th Inf. He became commander of Co C, 134th Inf Regt, when all other officers were wounded or killed. Wounded twice in combat, the Silver Stars were awarded for heroic combat leadership in Belgium and at Hilforth, Germany. He continued service in the Army after WW II, serving in Greece, and then in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Air Medal and the Korean Service Medal with four stars. He retired in 1957 and died in 2003.