World War II Honoree

Raymond Paul Coffman

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Appointed Supply officer of 1st Marine Division and participated in the Landing at Tulagi and recapture and defense of Guadalcanal. Served in combat at Eastern New Guinea and Battle of New Gloucester. He was appointed Assistant Quartermaster of the Depot of Supplies San Francisco. In this capacity, he was responsible for the Bulk of Equipment and supplies for all Marine forces in the Pacific. Received Legion of Merit with Combat "V", Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V", WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four 3/16" service stars, American Defense Service Medal, and Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal.