Soldier Details

Division:

Navy
, 
Demobilization Sch. Great Lakes

Highest Rank:

Yoman 3rd class

Theater of Operation:

American

Served:

Dec 22, 1944 - May 1, 1946

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