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Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)

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Michael McNamara
Medal of Honor recipient
Born1839
County Clare, Ireland
Died1907 (aged 67–68)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1868–1872
RankPrivate
UnitUSS Benicia (1868)
Battles / warsKorean Expedition
AwardsMedal of Honor

Michael McNamara (c. 1839/1841–1907) was a 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

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Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, County 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

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Notes

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  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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