Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)
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Michael McNamara
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Medal of Honor recipient
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Born | 1839 County Clare, Ireland |
Died | 1907 (aged 67–68) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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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
- Michael McNamara at Find a Grave, includes photos of McNamara's new gravestone.
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
Notes
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
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