Patrick H. Grace

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Patrick H. Grace
1835 – unknown
Patrick H. Grace, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Ireland
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Chief Quartermaster
Unit	U.S.S. Benicia
Battles/wars	Korean Expedition
Awards	Medal of Honor

Patrick H(enry) Grace (born 1835) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.

A native of Ireland, whose name originally was Henry Patrick Grace, Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious conduct".

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organizatian: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, 4 December 1915.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Benicia during the attack on the Korean forts, 10 and 11 June 1871. Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.