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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Arthur A. Coelho

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Honored By

Arthur A. Coelho

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served aboard the USS Pillsbury DE-133, captured the U-505 German Submarine, June 1944. Held the rank of Seaman 1st class running the ship's laundry. Earned a Presidential Unit Citation and a citation for his service in the atlantic. Entered in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1945. Went back into the service in 1948 until 1950.