Orville Menees Coston
Orville was a Lieutenant in the United States Army on the front lines in France. Just 18 months after seeing the Iris Club’s dream become a reality, AF 1gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
On October 10, 1918, Lt. Orville Menees Coston died in the famous battle of Argonne in the Argonne Forest, France. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, as were over 70 others who fought for our freedom in that battle. Orville will forever be remembered for laying the foundation for what we have become today.
Founding Member Goes to War
Shortly after been installed as the Alpha-Phi Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha, founder Orville Menees Coston was sent off to World War I.