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.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, The Lincoln and Welland Regiment, 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

April 4th, 1946

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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