Norman Cota
Major General Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. 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. He is known for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day, by engaging in combat with them and personally leading their first successful breakout, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Date of Birth
May 30th, 1893
Age
132
Birth Place
United States of America, Massachusetts
Date of Death
October 4th, 1971
Died Aged
78
Star Sign
Gemini
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