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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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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Flores. https://biography.guide/william-flores/
MLA: "William Flores." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-flores/.
Chicago: "William Flores." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-flores/.
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