William Gell | |
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| Born | 10 July 1888 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 16 May 1969 (aged 80) Knowle, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army (1911–39) Royal Air Force (1939–45) |
| Years of service | 1911–45 |
| Rank | Air Vice-Marshal |
| Commands | Balloon Command (1944–45) No. 30 (Balloon) Group (1941–44) No. 6 Balloon Centre (1939–41) 5th/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (1917–19) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order & Bar Military Cross Territorial Decoration Silver Medal of Military Valor (Italy) |
Air Vice-Marshal William Charles Coleman Gell, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, TD, DL (10 July 1888 – 16 May 1969) was an officer of the British Army and then of the Royal Air Force. He served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief at RAF Balloon Command from 1944 to 1945.