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  • Born: 1821 Norwich, Norfolk
  • Died: 22 May 1858 Lucknow, British India

John Coleman

He was 34 years old, and a Corporal in the 97th (The Earl of Ulster's) Regiment of Foot (later The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment), British Army during the Crimean War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. He had been promoted to Sergeant by the time of the award.

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