John Coleman (Medal of Honor)
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| John Coleman | |
|---|---|
| October 9, 1847 - November 25, 1897 | |
| Place of birth | County Cork,Ireland |
| Place of death | New York, New York |
| Allegiance | USMC |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Coleman was a United States Marine awarded the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Korean Expedition. He was Irish-born, and awarded the Medal for saving the life of Boatswain's Mate Alexander MacKenzie while under enemy attack.
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COLEMAN, John Private, U.S. Marine Corps G.O. Navy Department, No. 169 February 8, 1872 CITATION: On board the U. S. S. COLORADO in action at Korea on 11 June 1871. Fighting hand-to-hand with the enemy, COLEMAN succeeded in saving the life of Alexander McKenzie.
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