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Lloyd
H.
Cotter
March 15, 1916

–

November 9, 1974

Home:

San Bernardino

, 

California

Buried: 

Coeur d’Alene

, 

Idaho

Cemetery:

Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 23, 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lloyd H. Cotter, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 October 1944, in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 3, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (March 3, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Lloyd H. Cotter, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Cannon Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Nompatelize, France, on 3 November 1944. First Lieutenant Cotter’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.