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U.S. Navy
Grace, Patrick Henry
Grace, Patrick Henry
ConflictKorean Expedition
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandUSS Benicia
Citation

On board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. NavyConflict: Korean ExpeditionYear of Action: 1871

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