Robert Coates '30
Date of birth: May 16, 1909
Date of death: October 23, 1935
Age: 26
Lucky Bag
From the 1930 Lucky Bag:
ROBERT FORESMAN COATES
Wausau, Wisconsin
"Bob" "Toots" "Rollo"
A PRODUCT of the big evergreen forests, Bob came to us in their deepest shade. It didn't take long, however, for old Dad Neptune to apply his lines and convert him into a non-reg, full-fledged sailor boy. A few close run-ins with the almighty academics and the trials of an "old-Navy" Plebe year molded the plastic potentialities into real manhood with all the determination and sincerity that have characterized Bob throughout his middy's career.
Coming here with an enviable prep school athletic and activity record, Bob found his weight too big a handicap for his beloved football and applied his brimming energy to class athletics and organization.
Girls and studies shared equally in Bob's boredom, and only on rare occasions did the "fair ones" have the pleasure of his tricky feet at the "Dahlgren Brawls." Ever a willing helper, Bob's quiet ways have found a permanent place in the hearts of his classmates, and of everyone else having the gift of his friendship.
As a gentleman and scholar, as well as a true pal, you'll live forever in the sacred memories of Academy days, Bob. May the best of everything be yours.
Class Football 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 3; Gymkhana 4, 2 P.O.
Life & Loss
Unable to find any details about Bob's life or loss.
He is buried in Wisconsin; Find A Grave indicates his place of death was Pensacola, Florida. Register of Alumni gives Pensacola, as well as his date of death.
He was not a qualified naval aviator. In the 1935 Navy Directory he is listed as a LTjg under instruction at NAS Pensacola, Florida.
Class of 1930
Robert is one of 41 members of the Class of 1930 in Memorial Hall.
