When drafted in July 1942 Adam was already married to Emedina Gonzales Sanchez. The couple wouldd have a son in December of that year. After his training Adam was sent overseas and on 24 Jul 1944 was transferred from the replacement depot to L Company 116th Infantry to serve as a rifleman. PVT Dutchover was killed in action on 29 Jul 1944 near Torigni-sur-Pire, France.
PVT Dutchover rests forever in the Brittany American Cemetery.
At least 2 brothers also served in the war. Joe Dutchover served as a PFC in the US Army in the South Pacific theater and Henry Dutchover served in the US Navy. His great-grandfather, Anton (Diedrich) Dutchover served as a PVT in the Mexican War.
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