Years of service 1868 - 1872 Awards Medal of Honor Role Medal of Honor | Name Michael McNamara Battles/wars Korean Expedition Rank Private | |
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Place of burial Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, New Jersey Allegiance United States of America Died 1872, Hoboken, New Jersey, United States Battles and wars United States expedition to Korea Service/branch United States Marine Corps | ||
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.
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.
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