Coen, Jack

BM3 JOHN COEN 5 June 1952 – 55

I John Coen “Jack” was born 5 August 1931 at St. Louis, Missouri. My hair was blonde and my eyes are blue. I enlisted in the U. S. Navy at St. Louis on 8 January 1952 and went to boot camp at USNTC San Diego, California.

I came aboard USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD 754) on 5 June 1952, and was assigned to 2 Division. I was Special Sea Detail and General Quarters Helmsman, and Mess Deck Master At Arms for six months.

I was on the helm in 1954 in the Formosa Straits in a typhoon. When refuelling, we lost the motor whaleboat and other things on the deck. I was also Coxswain of the boat. After 3 years, 6 months, and 26 days, I left FRANK E. EVANS.

“Jack” and Peggy currently reside at 614 N. Hickory, Centralia. You can reach them at 618-532-3260.