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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John Edward Coakley

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Honored By

Charles J. Newman

Relationship

Fellow Submariner

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GUNNER'S MATE SECOND CLASS. LOST WITH ALL HIS SHIPMATES ON THE SUBMARINE USS TROUT SS 202 ON FEBRUARY 16, 1944. TROUT TOPPED OFF FUEL AND LEFT MIDWAY ISLAND ON HER ELEVENTH WAR PATROL AND NEVER HEARD FROM AGAIN. WHEN TROUT DID NOT RETURN TO MIDWAY ON APRIL 7 SHE WAS DECLARED OVERDUE AND PRESUMED LOST ON APRIL 17, 1944.