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McNamara, Michael
McNamara, Michael
ConflictKorean Expedition
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandUSS Benicia
Citation

On board the USS Benicia during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Advancing to the parapet, McNamara wrenched the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killed him.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean ExpeditionYear of Action: 1871

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