Carlyle Coleman

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Carlyle Coleman (0-417195), Captain (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 31st Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (H), THIRTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 10 December 1942, against enemy Japanese targets in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Coleman on this occasion, at the cost of his life, have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.