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COLEMAN, Donald Arthur - Date of
birth
8 November 1924 -
Age
20 - Place of
birth
Seattle, King County, Washington -
Hometown
King County, Washington
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
39208775 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
385th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
5 April 1945 - Place of
death
Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 7 | 9 |
Immediate family
-
Members
Donald J. Coleman (father)
Sara M. Coleman (mother)
Clinton J. Coleman (brother)
More information
Pfc Donald A. Coleman graduated from Garfield High School in 1942 where he was active in sports. He attended the University of Washington for 1 year before he enlisted in Seattle, Washington on 4 June 1943.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Terry Hirsch, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census, Ancestry.com - Garfield High School 1942
Photo source: www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com