Terry
I remember Mel talking about washing his underwear on deck when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I'm at Pearl Harbor today. My father was Jack Coughlin, I was 10 or 11. The last time I saw Mel was at my Dad's funeral. He was a great guy. Terry
Birth date: Jan 26, 1922 Death date: Oct 9, 2010
The last Pearl Harbor Survivor in Tacoma, WA passed away at the age of 88 on October 9-2010. He was born January 26, 1922, born & raised in Tacoma; Mel graduated from Lincoln High School and enlisted in the Navy at 17. Mel was on Read Obituary
I remember Mel talking about washing his underwear on deck when Pearl Harbor was attacked. I'm at Pearl Harbor today. My father was Jack Coughlin, I was 10 or 11. The last time I saw Mel was at my Dad's funeral. He was a great guy. Terry