Eugene Coffin was commissioned through the School of Instruction of the Revenue Cutter Service, precursor to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, in 1909. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 1950.
Sponsored by:
Eugene
Auguste
Coffin
Home:
Bayonne
,
New Jersey
Cemetery:
Cremated – Ashes Scattered at Sea
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Eugene Auguste Coffin, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.