Coyle A. Dempsey was killed in action on June 21, 1944 as a Staff Sergeant. He was interred in the Normandy American Cemetery, Plot E Row 13 Grave 23. He was awarded the Purple Heart medal and the Silver Star medal.
Coyle A Dempsey was a brave young man who, after only completing 2 years of high school, enlisted for the U.S. Army. This was a huge sacrifice for an 18 year old to make. During the war, Coyle A Dempsey continued to prove his bravery and pride for his country. He fought hard and courageously so that we can be free today. Coyle A Dempsey was killed in action on June 21, 1944, but his bravery and sacrifice is everlasting.
Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France, where Coyle A Dempsey was interred.
The Purple Heart medal was awarded to soldiers who were wounded or killed by an enemy in action. Over one million purple heart medals were awarded to soldiers during World War II.
The Silver Star medal was awarded to soldiers who is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.
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