9. William Joseph3 Coogan (Patrick Joseph2, Patrick Joseph1) was born Brooklyn, Kings, NY 07 NOV 1892. William died 08 JUL 1923 in Manhattan, New York, NY, at 30 years of age. His body was interred 16 JUL 1923 in Woodside, Queens, NY, [Old] Calvary Cemetery.
He married Margaret Loretta Cecilia Catterson 31 DEC 1919. Retta was born NY 1886. Retta was the daughter of Patrick Catterson and Bridget spouse. Retta died 24 SEP 1961 Brooklyn, Kings, NY, at 75 years of age. Her body was interred 28 SEP 1961 in Woodside, Queens, NY, [Old] Calvary Cemetery.
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1892-1895, 54 Bleeker Street. *
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1895-1897, 776 Evergreen Avenue. *
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1897-1898, 65 Himrod Street. *
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1898-1903, 225 Pulaski Street. He appears in the 1900 US Census.
He resided Kingston, Ulster, NY 1903-1908, Broadway Street. He appears in the 1905 New York State Census. He returned to Kingston with his mother to live with his grandparents after his father died.
He was a student Kingston, Ulster, NY, 1904-1908. School: Kingston High School. The Directory of Deceased American Physicians stated his place of education.
He was a student in Worcester, Worcester, MA, 1908-1912. School: Holy Cross College. The Directory of Deceased American Physicians and William's obituary stated his place of education.
He was a student Bronx, Bronx, NY, 1912-1916. School: Fordham University. He attended the School of Medicine. The Directory of Deceased American Physicians and William's obituary stated his place of education.
He resided Kingston, Ulster, NY JUN 1916 - 28 SEP 1916. The Directory of Deceased American Physicians stated his residence.
William's occupation: Reporter. He was a reporter for the Kingston Daily Freeman "during his medical school days" (as stated by the paper in a family member's obituary).
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 28 SEP 1916-1918. The Directory of Deceased American Physicians stated his residence.
William served in the military 1918-1919. He served in the US Army as a commissioned officer. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a Captain in the Medical Corps of the 107th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force. He was twice cited for bravery. His obituary stated that "his citations were awarded for maintaining first aid stations in the front battle lines." Colleen Collins said that he was gased during the War.
One of his bravery citations was awarded for valor during the battle of the Hindenberg Line, France: "CAPTAIN WILLIAM J. COOGAN, M.C. - For exceptional courage and devotion to duty in maintaining a First Aid Station at the extreme front under very heavy fire for more than twenty hours, caring for and supervising the evacuation of wounded."
William's occupation: Doctor Brooklyn, Kings, NY, 1919-1923. William's obituary stated that "he was a well known surgeon on the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and the Coney Island Hospital." The Directory of Deceased American Physicians also reported that his type of practice was Allopath and that he was licensed in 1916 (NY). His death certificate stated his occupation.
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1920, 247 Greene Avenue. He appears in the 1920 US Census.
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1920-1923, 852 Lincoln Place. His death certificate and obituary stated his residence.
His obituary reported: "He died in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Manhattan, on Sunday after an operation." The Directory of Deceased American Physicians stated that he died from complications during surgery for a duodenal ulcer (and from pneumonia).
William Joseph Coogan and Margaret Loretta Cecilia Catterson had the following children:
He was a student Brooklyn, Kings, NY, 1934-1938. School: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High. *
He resided Brooklyn, Kings, NY 1938, 603 Putnam Avenue. His obituary stated his residence.
He was a student South Bend, Saint Joseph, IN, SEP 1938-NOV 1938. School: University of Notre Dame. He attended the school for a few months before his death.
Colleen Collins said that Bill died of and eye infection or "stye". His obituary stated that he contracted blood poisoning and died after only three days of illness.
He was a student Brooklyn, Kings, NY, 1937-1941. School: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High. *
John's occupation: Representative NY, 1945-1950. He worked for the J. P. Lippincott Company (publishers). His obituary stated his residence.
John served in the military 1945. He served in the US Army as a non-commissioned officer (NCO). He was a veteran of World War II. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He flew B-29s (in the US Army Air Corps) in India.
He was a student Bronx, Bronx, NY, 1947. School: Fordham University. He graduated in 1947.
He resided in Queens, Queens, NY. *
He resided in Levittown, Nassau, NY 1950, 46 Rainbow Lane. His obituary stated his residence.
John served in the military OCT 1950-OCT 1951. He served in the US Army as a commissioned officer. He was a veteran of the Korean War. His obituary stated that he was recalled to active duty as a Second Lieutenant. He was promoted (in the field) to the rank of First Lieutenant in JUN 1950. He was mortally wounded in action on 03 OCT 1951 while fighting the enemy and died three days later. He received the Purple Heart posthumously.
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