Michael Owens

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-tohand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: 1871 Korean Campaign
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps

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