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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    July 28, 1944

    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 267 (November 13, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) William G. Coleman (ASN: 0-411964), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Airplane of the 405th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations over the ***** Peninsula on 28 July 1944. While leading a squadron of P-47 type aircraft on two armed reconnaissance missions, Major Coleman demonstrated extraordinary tactical proficiency and fearless leadership in repeatedly attacking a great number of heavily defended enemy vehicles attempting to retreat from the Allied ground forces. He personally remained in the area of the attempted withdrawal until further aircraft were dispatched to the vicinity and by his outstanding courage in the face of enemy fire, as well as his aerial skill, he was instrumental in effecting the destruction of a large amount of enemy material. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Coleman, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    405th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major (Air Corps) William G. Coleman (ASN: 0-411964), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 405th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force in the European 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 Force of the United States.