Kenneth Coup

Personal Information

Birthplace: Talmage, KS

Service Information

Branch of Service: Navy

Unit: Demobilization Sch. Great Lakes

Theater of Operation: American

Enlisted / Commissioned: Dec 22, 1944

Discharged: May 1, 1946

Highest Rank: Yoman 3rd class

Military Honors: American Area Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal

Honored By: The Eisenhower Foundation

Biography

Kenneth Coup was born on the family farm 4 miles west and 1/2 N of Talmage, KS. He graduated from Talmage High School and married Hattie Annis of Talmage. On December 22 1944 he enlisted in the US Navy and was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Station at Chicago. He served 1 year 4 months and 10 days – discharged May 1, 1946. Courtesy of Talmage Historical Museum & Library