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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles F. Coates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Peoria, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT COLONEL; ENTERED FEDERAL SERVICE ON MARCH 5, 1941 AFTER 12 YEARS OF NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE. HE SERVED 11 MONTHS AS PLANS AND TRAINING OFFICER OF THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT AND THEN SERVED AS COMMANDER OF THE 1ST BATTALION, DURING THE NEW GUINEA AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. HE WAS AWARDED EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, SILVER STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.