WAVE of the Day
Catherine Marie Coffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman, 1130 Schmidt road, has enlisted in the WAVES, and when her orders come through she will report to Hunter college, New York City, for her "boot" training.
Seaman Coffman attended the Davenport high school and at the present time is employed at the Blackhawk brewery.
She has two brothers in the service, Pvt. Virgil Coffman and Pvt. Randall Coffman, both in the army.
Source: The Daily Times, Davenport IA - July 22, 1944 (photo included)
Cpl. Randall E. Coffman has reported to Camp Beale, Marysville, Calif., following a five-day furlough with his parents and his sister, Catherine M. Lesperance, Seaman first class in the WAVES also visited here during a 21-day leave from her duties at the naval air base in Ottumwa. They are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman, 2020 Faxon street.
Source: The Daily Times, Davenport IA - August 23, 1945 (photo included)
