Ronald S. Coleman

Ronald S. Coleman
Born (1948-08-27) August 27, 1948
Darby, Pennsylvania, US
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Years of service1968–1970 (USN)
1974–2009 (USMC)
RankLieutenant general
CommandsManpower and Reserve Affairs
Battles / warsVietnam War
Iraq War
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom
AwardsLegion of Merit
Gold Medal of French Defense

Ronald S. Coleman (born August 27, 1948) is a former United States Marine Corps officer. Coleman, advanced in rank to lieutenant general on October 27, 2006, became the second African-American in the Marine Corps to reach the 3-star rank.