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John
Will
Coffey
1897-01-12

–

1951-03-08

Born:

, 

New York

John Coffey graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of August 1917. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    February 1943 – May 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Will Coffey (ASN: 0-8584), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief Ordnance Officer, Allied Forces Headquarters Italy during the period from February 1943 to May 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    February 1943 – May 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 72 (August 28, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General John Will Coffey (ASN: 0-8584), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief Ordnance Officer, Allied Forces Headquarters Italy during the period from February 1943 to May 1945.