Lt. Wallace A. Coleman
Foil: 15 Panel: 3 Column: 1 Line: 59
Wall of Honor Level: Air and Space Friend
Honored by:
Mr. Jerry Coleman
Wallace A. Coleman flew in World War I in the 135th Observation Squadron of the 4th Corps, U.S. Army Air Service. His squadron was the first to fly American made DH-4's. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and was credited with two kills. Both before and after the war he was a racing driver for Louis Chevrolet, and had the distinction of being the first driver killed while racing in the Pike's Peak run, on September 2, 1921.
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