World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William I. Coffeen
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Julia Coffeen
Relationship
Wife
Participated in the defense of Pearl Harbor December 7-8, 1941. At Guadalcanal April 7, 1943 to June 25, 1943. Participated in air action there. Missing in action for 72 days in enemy occupied territory.