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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gust Cougias

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Gary, Indiana

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy 62nd Construction Battalion (Seabees) 5th U.S. Marine Division, V Amphibious Corps. He served three years in the South Pacific including the Battle of Iwo Jima. He became a member of the Underwater Demolition Team 15, swimming as one of the 'free divers' to perform a recon of Iwo Jima's beaches. While in his foxhole, he personally witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo. Discharged in 1946.