Norman Cota
U.S. Army Major General (1893-1971) · United States · On the map · Died at 78
Norman Daniel Cota Sr., nicknamed "Dutch" was a senior United States Army officer who fought during World War II. Cota was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of Normandy, in June 1944, codenamed Operation Neptune, and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
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Men of the 28th Infantry Division march on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Major General Norman Cota greets General George C. Marshall, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, on Marshall's arrival in Elsenborn, Belgium. October 22, 1944.
Major General Norman Cota presenting the Bronze Star to Corporal John H. Reese, Corporal Harry D. McMahan and Tec 5 Ernest Geibel, in Lahr, Germany, April 2, 1945.
Norman Cota Square in Bourscheid, LuxembourgAwards
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He is known for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day, by engaging in combat beside them and personally leading their first successful breakout, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).
