| Michael McNamara | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | 1839 |
| Died | 1907 (aged 67–68) |
| Place of birth | County Clare, Ireland |
| Place of burial | Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States |
| 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.
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.[1]
See also[]
Notes[]
- ↑ "Michael McNamara, Medal of Honor recipient". 1871 Korean Campaign. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Michael McNamara, Medal of Honor recipient". 1871 Korean Campaign. U.S Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- "Medal of Honor Citation for Michael McNamara". HomeofHeroes.com. http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/k_mcnamara.html. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
External links[]
- Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor) at Find a Grave, includes photos of McNamara's new gravestone.
The original article can be found at Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor) and the edit history here.