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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frances J. Coffey Quinn

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Union Beach, New Jersey

Honored By

Assemblyman Sam Thompson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS SEAMAN 1ST CLASS AT BOOT CAMP AT HUNTER COLLEGE, NEW YORK, THEN AT WAVE QUARTERS ON THE POTOMAC IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HANDLED SECRET SHIP LOCATION INFORMATION, FILING POST OFFICE CHANGES. SHE WAS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WHEN PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT DIED ON DECEMBER 28, 1945. SHE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE AND SERVED FROM APRIL 1945 TO 1946.