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Michael McNamara

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Michael McNamara

Birth
County Clare, Ireland
Death
25 Apr 1907 (aged 65–66)
Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
Plot
Block I, Section G, Grave 29-30
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Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Clure, Ireland. He entered the US Marine Corps at New York. He served as a Private. His citation reads "On board the USS Benicia during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Advancing to the parapet, McNamara wrenched the matchlock from the hands of an enemy and killed him".
Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Clure, Ireland. He entered the US Marine Corps at New York. He served as a Private. His citation reads "On board the USS Benicia during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Advancing to the parapet, McNamara wrenched the matchlock from the hands of an enemy and killed him".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48208543/michael-mcnamara: accessed ), memorial page for Michael McNamara (1841–25 Apr 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48208543, citing Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum, Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.