PFC William Peter Kotchick

PFC William Peter Kotchick was born 9 Jun 1924 in Endicott, New York the third of six children born to Joseph and Irene M. (Schlossar) Kotchick. His parents were both natives of the Austria-Hungarian Empire. His father worked in a shoe factory and managed a restaurant.

William was drafted in March 1943.  After his initial training, William was sent to Europe.  He was already a PFC when transferred from the replacement depot to F Company 116th Infantry on 24 Oct 1944. PFC Kotchick was killed in action one month later on 25 Nov 1944.

PFC Kotchick is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery.