United States of America
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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Michael Owens
1837 – 1890
Michael Owens served the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael was 53 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor
11 June 1871 · USS Colorado during the capture of Korean forts · Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
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.
169, 8 February 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
169, 8 February 1872.
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.
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