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Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)
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Michael McNamara was an U.S. Marine
who received the Medal of Honor
for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871.
, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, Clare, Ireland
. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.
Citation:
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: PrivatePrivate (rank)
A Private is a soldier of the lowest military rank .In modern military parlance, 'Private' is shortened to 'Pte' in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries and to 'Pvt.' in the United States.Notably both Sir Fitzroy MacLean and Enoch Powell are examples of, rare, rapid career...
, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841, Clare, Ireland
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
. 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-lockMatchlockThe matchlock was the first mechanism, or "lock" invented to facilitate the firing of a hand-held firearm. This design removed the need to lower by hand a lit match into the weapon's flash pan and made it possible to have both hands free to keep a firm grip on the weapon at the moment of firing,...
from the hands of an enemy and killing him, at the capture of the Korean Forts, June 11, 1871.