Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)

Michael McNamara

Medal of Honor recipient
Born 1839
County Clare, Ireland
Died 1907 (aged 67–68)
Place of burial Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, New Jersey
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1868 - 1872
Rank Private
Unit USS Benicia (1868)
Battles/wars Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

Michael McNamara (1839–1907) was an U.S. Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871.

McNamara enlisted in the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in November 1868, and was honorably discharged four years later.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, Clare, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 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.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ USMC History Division
  2. ↑ "Michael McNamara, Medal of Honor recipient". 1871 Korean Campaign. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2007-12-13.

References

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