VETERANS

Flagler County Veteran of the Week: Gerald Ambach

Thank you for your example of service and bravery.

By David Lydon, Flagler County Veterans Services Officer
| 12:00 p.m. March 22, 2023

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Gerald A. Ambach

Branch of Military: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1952-1954
Rank/Occupation: Corporal/Artilleryman
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois

Gerald Ambach is a veteran of the Korean War. He was assigned to the 13th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. During his time in service, he also made it to Japan. After honorably serving his country as a combat veteran, Ambach returned to his hometown and worked in the dairy industry for the next 39 years. He and his wife, Rae, have been married for 61 years. Ambach has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars since 1956, and joined VFW Post 8696 when he moved to Palm Coast in 1995. He served as post commander from 1999-2000. He and his wife, Rae, are still active in post activities. In fact, for the last 20 years, Ambach has dutifully been responsible for ceremoniously destroying unserviceable United States flags. He disposes of an average of 200 flags turned in each month by Flagler residents. A dog lover, Ambach formerly volunteered at the Flagler County Humane Society for 13 years. Ambach will be 92 years old this year.