Couch, who pronounced his name "Coach", was born at the village of South East in Putnam County, New York, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1846, placing 13th out of 59 cadets.
Couch was born at the village of South East in Putnam County, New York. Couch was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1846. Couch was placing 13th out of 59 cadets. Couch pronounced his name "Coach".