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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

James Leonard Coleman

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Key West, Florida

Honored By

U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.

Relationship

Shipmates

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GUNNER'S MATE SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICER. KILLED IN ACTION WITH ALL HANDS ONBOARD USS AMBERJACK SS-219. DECORATIONS: BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART. USS AMBERJACK WAS SUNK BY JAPANESE AERIAL BOMBS AND SURFACE CRAFT ON FEBRUARY 16, 1943 AND WENT DOWN WITH 74 OFFICERS AND MEN.