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BRUCE E COLEY

BRUCE E COLEY - SGT

  • HOMETOWN:
  • freehold
  • COUNTY:
  • Monmouth
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • May 30, 1948
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • July 07, 1969
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Army
  • RANK:
  • SGT
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Bruce E. Coley was born on May 30, 1948.  His home of record is Freehold, NJ.  He had one half-brother, Kevin.  Bruce attended Freehold High School.

Coley served in the US Army beginning on February 13, 1967.  He attained the rank of Sergeant (SGT).

Coley was killed in action on July 7, 1969.  He had been in Vietnam for nine months. He is buried at Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery in Freehold, NJ.

Sources: Various websites, newspaper clippings and NJVVMF.

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