World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John H. Cotter
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Augusta, Georgia
Honored By
Thomas B. Corcoran
Relationship
USMC Brother
SERVED WITH THE 23RD MARINE REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN COMBAT IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, SAIPAN AND TINIAN. WOUNDED AT SAIPAN AND KILLED IN ACTION AT IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH GOLD STAR.