Michael Owens (Medal of Honor)
Michael Owens (February 6, 1837–December 8, 1890) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
Michael Owens | |
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.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | February 6, 1837 Manhattan, New York |
| Died | December 8, 1890 (aged 53) |
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| Allegiance |  |
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| Years of service | 1865 - 1888 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York City in August 1865, and was medically discharged in 1888.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Michael Owens headstone in Mount Moriah Cemetery Naval Plot
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 6, 1853, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.[2]
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See also
Notes
- USMC History Division
- "Owens, Michael", CMH.
References
- "Owens, Michael". Medal of Honor recipients — Korean Campaign 1871. United States Army Center of Military History (CMH). Retrieved 2007-10-21.
External links
- "Medal of Honor recipients: Korean Expedition - 1871" (MS Word). Home of Heroes. Retrieved 2006-12-15.
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