John Coleman Military person

John Coleman VC (1821 – 22 May 1858) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was a native of Norwich.

Personal facts

John Coleman
Birth dateJuly 12, 1798
Birth place
Kent , St Mary in the Marsh
Date of deathMay 21, 1858
Place of death
Lucknow , Presidencies and provinces of British India

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Military person

award
Victoria Cross
military operations
Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
military unit
97th (The Earl of Ulster's) Regiment of Foot

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