Coleman, Gifford J., 1920-

Dates:
Birth 1920

Biographical notes:

Coleman (b. June 26, 1920) served with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division during World War II. He was wounded in battle at Buna where he received the Purple Heart, and achieved the rank of 1st Sergeant.

From the description of Oral history interview with Gifford J. Coleman [sound recording], 1994. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 56349641

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Subjects:

  • Basic training (Military education)
  • Combat
  • War
  • Malaria
  • Soldiers
  • Veterans
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • World War, 1939-1945

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Places:

  • Wisconsin--Rice Lake (as recorded)
  • Wisconsin--Brill (as recorded)
  • New Guinea (as recorded)
  • Australia (as recorded)