Anton J. Dietrich Jr. (1918 – 2018) was a World War II veteran and lifelong resident of Richmond Hill. Corporal Dietrich served in the 9th Infantry Division – 39th Regiment, G Company from 1941 through 1947. He saw action in North Africa, Sicily, France and was wounded in Sedjenane and France which ended his infantry fighting. Years after his return he was awarded two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, the French Legion of Honor, and many other awards. After the war, he was very active in his community as an Usher at Our Lady of the Cenacle for 63 years, Holy Name Society at Our Lady of the Cenacle, a member of Queens Community Board 9 for 43 years, a member of the Van Wyck Civic Association and President of the Kiwanis Club of Bellerose. He was a member of many military organizations including the Military Order of the Purple Heart - Chapter 3 and a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans 118, Glendale.