World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
R. 'Dick' Cottrell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Plains, Kansas
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED AS A SCOUT IN THE 37TH 'BUCKEYE' DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER. WHILE IN THE SERVICE HE WAS AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS AND NUMEROUS OTHER AWARDS, INCLUDING THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, MARKSMANSHIP AND BRAVERY.