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Michael Owens |
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Engagements: • Korean Expedition (1871) |
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Michael Owens Michael Owens was born on 6 February 1853 in New York City, NY. On 11 June 1871, Private Owens was serving on the USS Colorado during the Korean Expedition. The U.S. Expedition to Korea in 1871, also known as Sinmiyangyo (Western Disturbance of the Year Sinmi year), was the first American military action in Korea. It took place predominantly on and around the Korean island of Ganghwa. The reason for the presence of the American military expeditionary force in Korea was to support an American diplomatic delegation sent to establish trade and diplomatic relations with Korea and to ascertain the fate of the General Sherman merchant ship. On 8 February 1872, Private Michael Owens was a recipient of the U.S. military's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his heroic actions on 11 June 1871. Medal of Honor: Rank and organization. Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 6 February 1853, New York, NY. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No. 169, 8 February 1872. Citation: On board the USS 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. Death and Burial Private Michael Owens died on 6 December 1890 in Los Angeles, CA. |
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Honoree ID: 3322 | Created by: MHOH |
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