Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)
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| Michael McNamara | |
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| 1841 – 1872 | |
 Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor recipient), Medal of Honor recipient Michael McNamara, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | County Clare, Ireland |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | USS Benicia |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Michael McNamara (1841-1872) was an U.S. Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, Clure, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.
Citation:
- 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.[1]
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
- Michael McNamara, Medal of Honor recipient. 1871 Korean Campaign (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
- Medal of Honor Citation for Michael McNamara. HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
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