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Gerald Coleman

LtCol · USMC

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Gerald Coleman

“Jerry”

LtCol · USMC

10/23/1942 – 10/09/1953

La Jolla, CA

Service Details

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Dist. Flying Cross 2

Service Years

10/23/1942 – 10/09/1953

Theaters of Service

WW II Korea

Aircraft Flown

SB2C F4U SBD AU-1 F-9

Duty Assignments

VMSB-341
VMA-251
VMF-323

Service Organizations

Major League Basebal

Achievements & Story

2nd baseman, World Champion NY Yankees, 1951-57. "Best 2nd base- man in NY Yankee history." - Bob Sheppard - Yankee announcer 1951-2000.