About DeWitt Coffman
Lived 1854 – 1932 (aged 77). DeWitt Coffman was an American military officer.
DeWitt Clinton Coffman Coffman later attended the Naval War College in 1901.
Coffman served in monitor during the Spanish–American War, and received the Distinguished Service Medal as Commander, Battleship Force 2, Atlantic Fleet, during World War I.
He retired as Rear Admiral on 28 November 1918, and was advanced to Vice Admiral on the retired list on 21 June 1930. He died at Jamestown, Rhode Island, on 27 June 1932.
Namesakes U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander A. S. Snow named Coffman Cove in Alaska after Coffman in 1886.
The U.S. Navy destroyer escort , launched in 1943, was named in Coffmans honor.
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Who was DeWitt Coffman?
United States Navy admiral (1854-1932)
When was DeWitt Coffman born?
DeWitt Coffman was born on 28 November 1854 in Mount Jackson.
When did DeWitt Coffman die?
DeWitt Coffman died on 27 June 1932 in Jamestown.
What was DeWitt Coffman's occupation?
DeWitt Coffman was a military officer.
What nationality was DeWitt Coffman?
DeWitt Coffman was American.
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