Veterans Resources

It's no surprise that his efforts earned him the Medal of Honor. Kouma was born Nov. 23, 1919, in Dwight, Nebraska, and grew up on a family farm. In 1940, as war was building in Europe, he decided to enlist in the Army. When the United States entered World War II, Kouma was trained as a tank crew member. He was assigned to the 9th Armored Division. ................
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