Norman Cota

Norman Cota, Sr.
Nickname(s)	"Dutch"
Born	(1893-05-30)May 30, 1893[1] Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 4, 1971(1971-10-04) (aged 78) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1917–1946
Rank	Major general
Service number	O-5284
Unit	Infantry Branch
Commands held	28th Infantry Division
Battles/wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart

Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (May 30, 1893 – October 4, 1971) 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 beside them and personally leading their first successful breakout, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC).