World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John C. Copes III
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Honored By
Mr. John C. Copes III
Relationship
Self
A MEMBER OF THE ARMY ENGINEERS. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. MEMBER OF THE 14TH ARMORED DIVISION, 125th ARMORED ENGINEER BATTALION, COMPANY C. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR WITH V DEVICE AND PURPLE HEART. WOUNDED ON MARCH 22, 1945 IN STEINFELD, GERMANY.