PFC Chester J. Kovach

courtesy of Bessie Savery

PFC Chester J. Kovach was born 11 Jul 1924 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to John and Elizabeth Kovach.  His father was a "mill worker". The family lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Chester had 1 year of high school when he was drafted in April 1943. After his initial training he was sent to England and assigned to 1st Platoon B Company 116th Infantry.  He trained with that unit for the amphibious assault that took place at "Omaha" beach.  He took part in that attack and survived but was killed in action on D+4, 10 Jun 1944.

PFC Kovach is buried at the Normandy American Cemetery.