World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Dennison R. Coates
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Greenwood, New York
Honored By
Donald R. Coates
Relationship
Son
LANDING VEHICLE TANK OPERATOR AT IWO JIMA IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST HUNDRED MEN ON MOUNT SURIBACHI; THERE FOR THE FIRST FLAG RAISING. PUT IN FOR THE SILVER STAR FOR CROSSING ENEMY LINES WITH SUPPLIES FOR CUT-OFF TROOPS. ALSO RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR GRENADE WOUNDS.