John Coleman

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Conflicts: 1871 Korean Campaign
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps

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