World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George H. Coates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
East Haven, Connecticut
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 271ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION AS A AIRPLANE MECHANIC. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.