U.S. Marine Corps
McNamara, MichaelConflictKorean 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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Michael McnamaraU.S. Marine Corps
Korean Expedition
Label
Walker, Edward AlexanderU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Myers, Reginald RodneyU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean War
Reid, George CroghanU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Ostermann, Edward AlbertU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Pfeifer, Louis FredU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Bausell, Lewis KennethU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: World War II
Sorenson, Richard KeithU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: World War II
Davis, Rodney MaxwellU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Vietnam War
Dyer, Jesse FarleyU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Hill, FrankU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Burnes, JamesU.S. Marine CorpsConflict:
Wilson, Harold Edward "Speedy"U.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean War
Franklin, Frederick H.U.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Merton, James F.U.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Brown, CharlesU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean Expedition
Dougherty, JamesU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean Expedition
Lukes, William F.U.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Andrews, JohnU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Rogers, Samuel F.U.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
McKenzie, AlexanderU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Grace, Patrick HenryU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Hayden, CyrusU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Owens, MichaelU.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Korean Expedition
Troy, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
