World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clara Mae Koscheski Freeman
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Vinita, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST GUARD WOMEN'S RESERVE (SPAR) DURING THE WAR. THE TITLE 'SPAR' WAS TAKEN FROM THE COAST GUARD'S LATIN MOTTO 'SEMPER PARATUS' (ALWAYS READY). AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.