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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Robert J. Cote

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rochelle, Illinois

Honored By

Fred Walters

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Gunner's Mate, enlisted in the Navy in October 1940 and received his boot training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. In May 1941, he was assigned to the aircraft carrier the USS Wasp. The huge vessel was sunk September 15, 1942 by enemy action in the sea battle of the Solomon Islands. He was among those reported lost in action.