Michael McNamara (Medal of Honor)

Michael McNamara
Medal of Honor recipient
Born1839
County Clare, Ireland
Died1907 (aged 67–68)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1868–1872
RankPrivate
UnitUSS Benicia (1868)
Battles/warsKorean Expedition
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

McNamara enlisted in the Marine Corps from Brooklyn in November 1868, and was honorably discharged four years later.[1]

  1. ^ USMC History Division