Scenic Roots

Charles H. Coolidge and “The Making of a Hero”


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Charles H. Coolidge was the last living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor from the European theater in World War II - and he was the only one to receive the medal during the war. Last week, Coolidge - born and raised on Signal Mountain - died at the age of 99. Services are set for tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga. Two years ago, Linda Moss Mines - the Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian told his story here on “Scenic Roots.”
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