Years of service 1870 - 1893 Awards Medal of Honor Role Medal of Honor | Name John Coleman Battles/wars Korean Expedition Rank Sergeant | |
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Born October 9, 1847
County Cork, Ireland ( 1847-10-09 ) Allegiance United States of America Died October 30, 1904, New York City, New York, United States Battles and wars United States expedition to Korea Service/branch United States Marine Corps | ||
John Coleman (October 9, 1847 – October 30, 1904) 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 McKenzie while under enemy attack on the USS Colorado.
Coleman enlisted in the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in January 1870, and retired in August 1893.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization. Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: October 9, 1847, Ireland. Accredited to: California. G.O. 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.