Major William G. Coleman -405th Fighter Group
Details:
In the grassy space on the west side of the road in the town hall parking lot.
An oblique stone wall bearing a black plaque with gold lettering commemorating Major Coleman who crashed in the area during WWII. His engine is set up next to the memorial.
Major William G. “Bill” Coleman, pilot of the P-47 Thunderbolt )42-26405), took off from A-8 Picauville on a ground support mission over Flers. He had previously served and been shot down in the Pacific. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star.
Monument Text:
Major
William Coleman
PILOTE U S A A F
Gp 405th Sq 511th
Mort pour notre liberté
le 15 Août 1944
La commune reconnaissante
English translation:
Major
William Coleman
Pilote USAAF
Gp 405th Sq 511th
Killed for our freedom on August 15th 1944
A grateful community
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
405th Fighter Group
511th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group
9th Air Force
Headquarters, 405th Fighter Group
United States Air Force
XIX Tactical Air Command
Wars:
WWII
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