World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Lewis Schuerkamp

Relationship

Stepson

Activity During WWII

COXSWAIN - USS MENKAR AKA-123; COAST GUARD CUTTER USS TANEY; USS GORDON. SERVED AT D-DAY INVASION, MIDWAY AND KWAJALEIN. RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS.