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