Michael McNamara (c. 1839/1841–1907) was a

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who received the

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for actions during the

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in 1871. McNamara enlisted in the Marine Corps from

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in November 1868, and was honorably discharged four years later.USMC History Division

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization:

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, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1841,

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, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872. Citation:

While serving on board the U.S.S. ''Benicia'', for gallantry in advancing to the parapet, wrenching the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killing him, at the capture of the Korean Forts, June 11, 1871.

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: * * {{DEFAULTSORT:McNamara, Michael 19th-century births 1907 deaths 19th-century Irish people Irish emigrants to the United States United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients Military personnel from County Clare United States Marines Irish-born Medal of Honor recipients Korean Expedition (1871) recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials at Holy Name Cemetery (Jersey City, New Jersey)

Medal of Honor citation

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