Korean War
| Service # | O-8564 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Brigadier General U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 9 1951 |
Bronze Star
Distinguished Service Medal (Army)
Legion of Merit
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Brigadier General Coffee was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Brigadier General Coffee was a veteran of World War II. During the Korean War, he was the Professor of Ordnance at the United States Military Academy. On March 9, 1951, he was on temporary duty to West Germany, flying from Heidelberg to Bonn In an Army liaison aircraft when it crashed near Coblenz, killing him.