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Philip
Eddy
Colman
December 1, 1921

–

April 28, 2011

Born:

Roanoke

, 

Virginia

Home:

Roanoke

, 

Virginia

Buried: 

Augusta

, 

Georgia

Cemetery:

Westover Memorial Park

During World War II, Philip Colman became a U.S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. After the war he left the service but joined the Georgia National Guard. Recalled to active duty during the Korean War, he flew combat missions as an F-86 fighter pilot, and was credited with shooting down FOUR MiGs in 86 missions. His total did not reach the requisite five to make him a Korean War ACE (in addition to being a World War II ACE), but did garner him the title DOUBLE ACE with a total of 10 victories between the two wars. After service in Korea he returned to the Georgia National Guard, retiring in 1958 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    26th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Philip Eddy Colman (AFSN: AO-517807), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 26th Fighter Squadron, 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Philip Eddy Colman (AFSN: AO-517807), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    335th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Fighter Wing

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Philip Eddy Colman (AFSN: AO-517807), United States Air Force, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-86 Fighter Pilot of the 335th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, FIFTH Air Force, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in Korea.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    26th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Philip Eddy Colman (AFSN: AO-517807), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 26th Fighter Squadron, 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    26th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    5th Fighter Group (Provisional)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Philip Eddy Colman (AFSN: AO-517807), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot of the 26th Fighter Squadron, 5th Fighter Group (Provisional), in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.