Nelson Coleman

Died November 5, 1982

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Nelson Coleman served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 4 months. Nelson served during the years of World War II.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Deputy Coleman suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a suspect while he was attempting to serve a felony warrant. Deputy Coleman was a United States World War II army veteran and had served with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office for 13 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three children.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1943 – 1946

Conflicts

World War II

Also Served

St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 44W · Line 18 cut as NELSON COLEMAN

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Coleman gave the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office 13 years.

Thank you for your service to the Luling community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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