(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Coleman O. Williams, Jr., 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 Lead Pilot of a B-24 Heavy Bomber, Flight Commander, and Assistant Squadron Operations Officer in the 360th Bombardment Group, in action during 54 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
360th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Coleman O. Williams, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Lead Pilot of a B-24 Heavy Bomber, Flight Commander, and Assistant Squadron Operations Officer in the 360th Bombardment Group, in action during 54 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Coleman O. Williams, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Williams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Regiment:
360th Bombardment GroupAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Coleman O. Williams, Jr., 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 Lead Pilot of a B-24 Heavy Bomber, Flight Commander, and Assistant Squadron Operations Officer in the 360th Bombardment Group, in action during 54 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.