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William Flores

1961 – 1980

United States Coast Guard hero

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About William Flores

Lived 1961 – 1980 (aged 18). William Flores was a military personnel.

Honors In 2000, twenty years after the collision, Flores was formally honored for his bravery. Flores was posthumously awarded the Coast Guard Medal.

Coast Guard Medal Citation

In November 2011, the Coast Guard named its third Sentinel class cutter USCGC William Flores. All the vessels in this class are to be named after heroic members of the Coast Guard.

St. Petersburg, and the Coast Guard, each held commemorative events to mark the 40th anniversary of Flores' heroic act, in late January 2020.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Coast Guard Medal; Texas Legislative Medal of Honor; USCGC William Flores (WPC-1103)
Also known as
William Ray Flores

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Flores?

United States Coast Guard hero (1961-1980)

When was William Flores born?

William Flores was born on 6 November 1961 in Carlsbad.

When did William Flores die?

William Flores died on 28 January 1980 in Tampa Bay.

What was William Flores's occupation?

William Flores was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Flores

· Wikidata: Q8009170

· DBpedia: William Flores

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