World War II Honoree

Coy E. Atkins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Muncie, Indiana

Honored By

T. Tarpley

Relationship

Granddaughter

HE WAS A TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE IN COMPANY B OF THE 158TH INFANTRY. HIS PRIMARY AREA OF SERVICE WAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS INCLUDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS; THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS; THE GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON; THE BRONZE ARROWHEAD; AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.