World War II Honoree

Clement J. Coss

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Franklin, North Carolina

Honored By

Alice E. Coss

Relationship

Widow

SERVICE #01310071. ENTERED SERVICE JULY 14, 1942. MADE 2ND LIEUTENANT FEBRUARY 13, 1943. ACTIVATED WITH 63RD INFANTRY DIVISION, REGIMENT 254 -- MAY 24, 1943 COMMANDER 63RD DIVISION. RANGER SCHOOL NOVEMBER 19 1943 TO APRIL 1, 1944. COMMANDING OFFICER OF COMPANY I, 254TH INFANTRY, 63RD DIVISION JUNE 10, 1944; COMMANDED THIS COMPANY IN COMBAT UNTIL DEACTIVATION OF DIVISION NOVEMBER 30, 1945. RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY OCTOBER 30, 1950. RECEIVED MEDICAL DISCHARGE FEBRUARY 4, 1952. CITATIONS RECEIVED: 3 CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR, THE PURPLE HEART, THE SILVER STAR, AND THE BRONZE STAR ON JANUARY 30, 1951. LOST HIS OLDEST SON IN KOREA.