John H. Coen

John Coen attended Duke University for 1 year following his graduation from BSHS. Prior to his enlistment in the Signal Corps of the US Army, he served as a purchasing agent for the US Engineers War Department. Upon his enlistment, John began his basic training at Camp Edison, Sea Girt, NJ with the 246 Signal Operation Co., Third Army. He entered the European Theater with the Third Army, landing in London. He saw action in the Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaigns. For his service, John received a Battle Star for each campaign, the Good Conduct Medal, and the E.A.M.E. (European, African, Middle Eastern) Service Medal. John was demobilized in September, 1945 from Fort Dix, NJ.