World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Walter F. Coates
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
NEW YORK, New York
Honored By
Robert J. Coates
Relationship
Son
PARTICIPATED IN AMPHIBIOUS LANDINGS IN NORTH AFRICA ON THE LST 310, THE INVASION OF SICILY LST 318 AND SUNK OFF SICILY, WHILE ENGAGED IN ENEMY ACTION ON AUGUST 9, 1943 AND THE INVASION OF NORMANDY ON THE LST 294.