John Coleman (Medal of Honor)

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John Coleman
October 9, 1847(1847-10-09)–November 25, 1897 (aged 50)
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John Coleman, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth County Cork,Ireland
Place of death New York, New York
Allegiance Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Rank Private
Unit USS Colorado
Battles/wars Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

John Coleman was a United States Marine who received the United States military's highest decoration for bravery—the Medal of Honor—for his actions during the Korean Expedition. He was Irish-born, and received the Medal for saving the life of Boatswain's Mate Alexander MacKenzie while under enemy attack on the USS Colorado.

Rank and organization. Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 9 October 1847, Ireland. Accredited to: California. G.O. No. 169, 8 February 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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