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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael McNamara
1841 – 1907
Michael McNamara served the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael was 66 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 June 1871 · USS Benicia, Korean forts · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
On board the U.S.S. 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.
169, 8 February 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
169, 8 February 1872.
On board the U.S.S. 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.
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