Ben M. Coleman
Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class Navy World War II
- Branch of Service
- Navy
- Rank
- Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class
- Unit
- U.S.S. Rudyard Bay (CVE 81)
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 12/22/1944 – 06/16/1946
- Date of Birth
- 08/25/1920
- Date of Death
- 02/22/2002
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon; World War II Victory Medal
- Burial Location
- Paris Twp: Oakdale
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section D
- Overseas Service
- Eniwitok; Asiatic Pacific Area
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Paris
- Church
- First Congregational - Marysville, Ohio
- School
- Marysville High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Biography
Overseas service: Eniwitok; Asiatic Pacific Area. Church: First Congregational - Marysville, Ohio. School: Marysville High School.
Source: Veteran form submitted 03/20/2004; DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 6, p. 301