Raymond Cottrell

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Bio

Ray Cottrell was a Platoon Sgt of the 31st Inf at the Chosin Reservoir and served at Incheon Landing, HyesanRay Cottrell served as a Platoon Sergeant in the 31st Infantry during the Chosin Reservoir campaign and participated in significant events such as the Incheon Landing and Hyesan. He returned home in November 1951. After dedicating 21 years of service to the U.S. Army, Ray retired as a Command Sergeant Major at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was laid to rest in Brandenburg, Kentucky., Chosin (Jangjin), and other locations. Returning home in November 1951. After 21 years of service, Ray retired from the US Army as a Command Sergeant Major at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was buried in Brandenburg, Kentucky.

Last Name:

Cottrell

First Name:

Raymond

State of Birth:

Alabama

Home State:

Alabama

Country:

United States

Branch of Service:

Army

Unit (e.g., Company, Battalion, Regiment, Division, Corps, 8th Army):

E Company, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division

Battles/Campaigns:

Incheon Landng, Battle of Chosin Reservoir (Jangjin)

Highest Rank:

Command Sergeant Major

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