2019 Parade Marshal
Thank you for your service Beatrice Coleman.
The Parade Committee is honored that you will be our 2019 Parade Marshal.
Mrs. Coleman was born May 9, 1922 in Seward OK. After graduating HS in 1941 she was hired as a companion rug maker. While employed Beatrice applied herself and her employer was able to be teach her how to type, take short hand and other administrative duties. At the end of her tenure with her employer, Mrs. Coleman took her new skills and enrolled in the Women's Auxiliary Army (WAA) Corp May 11, 1943. After 6 weeks of Administrative training and vacating the WAAC she enlisted on August 3, 1943 in the United States Army as a Buck Private where she served as until separation as a Tech5/Compnay Clerk and Section Chief on November 21, 1945 in Fort Des Moines Iowa.
Her medals are as follows: WAAC Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign WWII Victory Medal. Mrs. Coleman just celebrated her 97th birthday. She presently holds the honor of being the eldest surviving WWII Veteran in Salem County, NJ.
Mrs. Coleman is a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodstown, NJ where she has served as a Missionary and member of the Wiling Workers Ministry. She enjoys working in her flower garden, reading and caring for her pets. Mrs. Coleman has been a involved resident of Pilesgrove, NJ community for the past 43 years.
We are honored to present the First Female WWII Veteran as our Parade Marshal this year.
The Parade Committee is honored that you will be our 2019 Parade Marshal.
Mrs. Coleman was born May 9, 1922 in Seward OK. After graduating HS in 1941 she was hired as a companion rug maker. While employed Beatrice applied herself and her employer was able to be teach her how to type, take short hand and other administrative duties. At the end of her tenure with her employer, Mrs. Coleman took her new skills and enrolled in the Women's Auxiliary Army (WAA) Corp May 11, 1943. After 6 weeks of Administrative training and vacating the WAAC she enlisted on August 3, 1943 in the United States Army as a Buck Private where she served as until separation as a Tech5/Compnay Clerk and Section Chief on November 21, 1945 in Fort Des Moines Iowa.
Her medals are as follows: WAAC Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign WWII Victory Medal. Mrs. Coleman just celebrated her 97th birthday. She presently holds the honor of being the eldest surviving WWII Veteran in Salem County, NJ.
Mrs. Coleman is a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Woodstown, NJ where she has served as a Missionary and member of the Wiling Workers Ministry. She enjoys working in her flower garden, reading and caring for her pets. Mrs. Coleman has been a involved resident of Pilesgrove, NJ community for the past 43 years.
We are honored to present the First Female WWII Veteran as our Parade Marshal this year.