Amos Koch died of battle wounds on July 14, 1944.
He was a Private First Class when he died.
After his death, his parents, Sallie and Joseph, accepted the Purple Heart in his honor.
The Purple Heart is awarded to those who have
made great sacrifices while in the line of duty.
It is the highest award that can be given to any
enlisted person. A soldier who has suffered from
wounds during battle is qualified to receive it.
Eulogy
Amos Koch was a brave man who fought courageously to defend his country and its freedom. He was stationed in Normandy after only being in training as a Private First Class for several months and was wounded in battle. He later died while in care on July 14, 1944. In addition to being an honorable soldier, he was also a brother and a son. He is survived by his parents, Sallie and Joseph Koch, and his siblings Eva, Charles, and John. His great sacrifice shall continue to be remembered by his family and others.
Amos Koch was buried in Normandy but was honored on the Koch family grave in Auburn, PA. Amos's grave in Normandy is in Section F Row 8 and Grave 24.
Amos's obituary in a local Auburn newspaper.
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