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Bernard J. Coleman
First Sergeant/Sergeant Major
Born: 20 May 1922, Boston, MA
Education: High School Graduate
Entered Marine Corps: 29 August 1939, NAS Squantum,
Quincy, MA
Service #: 278092
Summary: Assigned acting-First
Sergeant when VMF-112 first formed at NAS North Island in San
Diego, CA. Following second combat tour at Guadalcanal, took
remainder of the squadron back to Santa Barbara for reforming
(1943). Transferred to group headquarters as Adjutant after
selection to grade of Warrant Officer. Served additional tours
in Phillipines and China. Discharged from active duty in 1949.
Military awards include: Good Conduct Medal and Presidential
Unit Citation. Following military service employed with Univac
until retirement in 1986.
Current Address:
CWO Bernard J. Coleman, USMCR
19 Virginia Road
Quincy, MA 02169-2412
sgtmaj22@verizon.net
Wife:
Lorraine (Walsh) Coleman
Sons:
Dr. Daniel E. Coleman
5 Spencer Court
Andover, MA 01810
Dr. John B.Coleman
7310 Ticonderoga Road
Downers Grove, IL 60516-3754
Stephen F. Coleman
37819 Ave 12 1/4
Madera, CA 93638
Daughters:
Suzanne M. Coleman
35 Jasper Lane
Randloph, MA 02368
Marian C. Jeffries
11 Duck Lane
Hingham, MA 02043
Ellen M. Bradley
16 Cleveland Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
Jacqueline M. Sointu
26 Bittersweet Lane
Hanover, MA 02321 |
