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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jerome D. Cohen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Jerome D. Cohen

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED ON THE USS NASHVILLE CL-43 IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. RECEIVED 14 DECORATIONS INCLUDING THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART. WHILE IN THE PHILIPPINES HIS SHIP WAS GENERAL MACARTHUR'S FLAGSHIP. HE WAS A COXSWAIN OFF THE MOTOR WHALEBOAT ASSIGNED TO THE GENERAL.