Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)

For other people named Michael McNamara, see Michael McNamara (disambiguation).

Michael McNamara
Medal of Honor recipient
Born	1839 County Clare, Ireland
Died	1907 (aged 67–68)
Place of burial	Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, New Jersey
Allegiance	United States of America
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 (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.

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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

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. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
• "Medal of Honor Citation for Michael McNamara". HomeofHeroes.com. Retrieved 2007-12-13.