J. D. Coones - Galena, MO
Posted by: YoSam.
N 36° 48.332 W 093° 27.837
15S E 458614 N 4073400
Served in WWI, was a city alderman, and driving force to save the bridge after it was closed.
Waymark Code: WMQ3NE
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2015
Views: 1
Memorial Erected by: The City of Galena
County of Memorial: Stone County
Location of Memorial: Y-Bridge Blvd. & E. 4th St., Y-Bridge Park, Galena
Name John Dewey Coones, Jr.
Born: December 16, 1921
Died: March 24, 1996
Text of Memorial:
In Memory
J. D. COONES
Who Bravely Served His Country, Receiving The Purple Heart.
He Was Instrumental In Making The Y-Bridge Park A Reality.
He Will Be Remembered By Family And Friends.
I found his Find-A-Grave listing, but it does not add much to the little we have.