Patrick H. Grace

Patrick H. Grace
Medal of Honor recipient
Born	c. 1832 Ireland
Died	February 24, 1896 (aged 63–64)
Place of burial	Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Navy
Rank	Chief Quartermaster
Unit	USS Benicia
Battles / wars	Korean Expedition
Awards	Medal of Honor

Patrick Henry Grace (c. 1832 – February 24, 1896) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.

A native of Ireland whose name originally was Henry Patrick Grace, Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious conduct".

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, December 4, 1915.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Benicia during the attack on the Korean forts, 10 and 11 June 1871. Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

• "Medal of Honor citations". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
• "Patrick H. Grace". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.