(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) William Francis Coleman (ASN: 0-23280), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 22d Bombardment Group (M), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in bombing missions from 9 April 1942 through 19 May 1942, against enemy Japanese targets in the vicinity of Rabaul Island in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Captain Coleman during this period have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.