Wilson Coleman graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1934. He became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.
Sponsored by:
Wilson
McConnell
Coleman
February 2, 1912
–
June 22, 2001
Born:
Eutaw
,
Alabama
Home:
Eutaw
,
Alabama
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Wilson McConnell Coleman, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Wilson McConnell Coleman, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting SquadronAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Wilson McConnell Coleman, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot during World War II.