Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor recipient)

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Michael McNamara
1841
Place of birth County Clare, Ireland
Allegiance U.S. Marine Corps
Rank Private
Unit USS Benicia
Battles/wars Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

Michael McNamara (1841-1872) was an U.S. Marine awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition.

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McNAMARA, MICHAEL Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, Clure, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872. "While serving on board the U.S.S. BENICIA, for gallantry in advancing to the parapet, wrenching the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killing him, at the capture of the Korean Forts, June 11, 1871."

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