World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James E. Coon
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Mr. James E. Coon
PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF NORWAY ISLAND, JUNE 4, 5, 6, 1942. THESE MEN WERE UNSUNG HEROES, WHO HELD THE LINES UNTIL OUR U.S. FORCES COULD BECOME STRONG ENOUGH TO GO ON THE OFFENSIVE.