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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles C. Coon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cherokee, Iowa

Honored By

Lawrence S. Ament

Relationship

Family Friend

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Activity During WWII

FIRST LIEUTENANT IN THE 63RD INFANTRY, 6TH DIVISION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA AND JAPAN. DECORATIONS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH I BRONZE BATTLE STAR ON RIBBON. ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE BATTLE STARS ON RIBBON, ARMY OCCUPATION OF JAPAN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH I BRONZE STAR ON RIBBON, PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.