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Coleman, Rowan Corry

Date of birth:
June 22nd, 1915 (Winnipeg/Manitoba, Canada)
Date of death:
September 21st, 1996 (Montreal/Quebec, Canada)
Nationality:
Canadian (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
C Company, 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army
Awarded on:
September 23rd, 1943
Recommendation:
During the morning of 21 July 1943 Captain Coleman was in command of a detachment consisting of a rifle coy of the PPCLI and supporting arms, which was ordered to force an entry into Leonforte (Italy) through heavy enemy fire, to astablish contact with the detachment of Edmonton Regiment under Lt-Col. Jefferson who had been clearing the town during the night against heavy odds. Captain Coleman launched the attack against stubborn opposition with great determination and with complete disregard for his own safety in the face of enemy fire. He displayed leadership and skill of a high order in the employment of supporting arms, destroying large numbers of the enemy including two tanks and successfully carrying out his mission.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 23 September, 1943.
Military Cross (MC)
For action performed on 13 April 1945 near Friesoythe/Free state of Oldenburg, Germany.

Supplement to the London Gazette, 4 April, 1946.
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