PVT Adam Nieto Dutchover

PVT Adam Nieto Dutchover was born in 1918 in Saragosa, Texas to Joseph and Francisca Anna (Nieto) Dutchover.  The family farmed near Hagerman in Chaves county, New Mexico.  His mother died in 1933.

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.