Wilson Dudley Coleman

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Wilson Dudley Coleman (0-19914), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 July 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Coleman’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Armored Division, and the United States Army.