Years of service 1865 - 1888 Awards Medal of Honor Role Medal of Honor | Name Michael Owens Battles/wars Korean Expedition Rank Private | |
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Born February 6, 1837
Manhattan, New York ( 1837-02-06 ) Allegiance United States of America Died December 8, 1890, Los Angeles, California, United States Battles and wars United States expedition to Korea Service/branch United States Marine Corps Place of burial Mount Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Michael Owens (February 6, 1837–December 8, 1890) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York City in August 1865, and was medically discharged in 1888.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 6, 1853, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.
References
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