World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hugh Estil Coakley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
McLean County, Kentucky
Honored By
Walton Haddix
Served with the 96th Infantry Division in Hawaii, Saipan Island and Okinawa where he was wounded in battle. Spent several months recuperating from his injuries. Awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.