World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Paul Cotti
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Linda C. Retske
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS A TELEPHONE COMPANY EMPLOYEE WHO VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE IN THE THIRD ARMY. HE STARTED WITH PATTON IN NORTH AFRICA, AND WENT ALL THE WAY TO GERMANY AS A COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, STRINGING CABLES FOR THE SUPPORT OF COMBAT FORCES. WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR HIS INNOVATIONS IN CONNECTORS.