Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)
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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, 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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- Korean Expedition (1871) recipients of the Medal of Honor
- Burials at Holy Name Cemetery (Jersey City, New Jersey)