Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)
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For other people named Michael McNamara, see Michael McNamara (disambiguation).
Michael McNamara (c. 1839/1841–1907) was a U.S. Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition in 1871.
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Michael McNamara | |
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Born | 1839 County Clare, Ireland |
Died | 1907 (aged 67–68) |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1868–1872 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | USS Benicia (1868) |
Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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McNamara enlisted in the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in November 1868, and was honorably discharged four years later.[1]