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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lester Cohen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Haven, Connecticut

Honored By

Edward Maher, Jr.

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

COMBAT MEDIC IN THE 149TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 38TH DIVISION. SAW COMBAT IN THE PHILIPPINES. LANDED IN SUBIC BAY. ALSO LANDED IN ALASKA AT ATTU AND KISKA, AS WELL AS PAPUA, NEW GUINEA. EARNED 7 INVASION STARS. WHILE STATIONED IN HAWAII, PRIOR TO COMBAT, HAD TO SUPERVISE MANY BROTHELS.