Emil P. Eschenburg

Brigadier General Emil Pl Eschenburg began his 32 years of military service with teh Artillery in the Mihigan National Guard. He received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University whre he graduated with high honors and ws the number one officer candidate in Sixth Corps Area. Mr. Eschenburg is a graduate from the National War College and earned his Master's Degree in International Relations from George Washington University. Following graduation from college he entered the Army on a competitive tour after which he was awarded Regular Army commission in the Infantry in 1940. He saw action in World War II as a member of the 1st Special Service "The Devil's Brigade" whose exploits became legendary in a movie of the same name. He also served with distinctio during the Korean War and in Vietnam.

During his active duty service, he served sevenyears in combat earning 115 decorations, 77 for valor, two awards of the combat infantryman's badge and master parachutist wings. He retired from the Army in 1970. Following his retirement he began a very successful career in real estate and became the President of the Montana Kiwanis Club. He and his wife currently reside in Helena, Montana where he continues in the real estate business.