Ticonderoga (CVA 14) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1959

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Captain Wilson M. Coleman was born in Eutaw, Alabama. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1934, and was designated a Naval Aviator in April 1938. Active operational flying began for Captain Coleman with VF-6 in USS ENTERPRISE, followed by duty as Senior Aviator, USS BROOKLYN, and as Superintendent of Aviation Training at NAS Miami. He then had command of VF-43 and VF-13 in USS FRANKLIN and of Air Group 18 in USS INTREPID. After a tour as instructor at General Line School, he became Executive Officer, USS BAIROKO. During the Korean War, Captain Coleman served as Operations Officer on the staff of COMCARDIV 15. Other assignments include attendance at the Naval War College and service on the following staffs: Joint Chiefs of Staff 3 Commander, Joint Task Force 7 3 and Commander, Field Command, Aimed Forces Special Weapons Project. He took command of the Ticonderoga on September 20, 1958. Included among Captain Coleman's achievements during World War Il are six planes shot down, three probables, and twenty four destroyed on the ground. He is also credited with leading a successful attack on an enemy submarine. 2

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