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.
Career
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.
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.