302 Awards Compiled & Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Colorado

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Charles Brown, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Colorado in action against a Korean fort on 11 June 1871. Corporal Brown assisted in capturing the Korean standard in the center of the citadel of the fort.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: Hong Kong, China

Coleman, John

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Colorado

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to John Coleman, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Colorado in action at Korea on 11 June 1871. Fighting hand-to-hand with the enemy, Private Coleman succeeded in saving the life of Alexander McKenzie.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: California

In his rescue of Alexander McKenzie, who also received the Medal of Honor for this action, John Coleman performed the first of at least four incidents where a Medal of Honor was awarded for saving the life of a Medal of Honor recipient.

Dougherty, James

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Benecia

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to James Dougherty, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Benicia during the attack on the Korean forts, 10 and 11 June 1871. Private Dougherty sought out and killed the commanding officer of the Corean Forces.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: Pennsylvania

McNamara, Michael

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Benecia

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Michael McNamara, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Benecia during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Advancing to the parapet, Private McNamara wrenched the match-lock from the hands of an enemy and killed him.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Owens, Michael

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Colorado

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Michael Owens, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Private Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Purvis, Hugh

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Alaska

Date of Action: June 11, 1871

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Hugh Purvis, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Alaska during the attack on and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Braving the enemy fire, Private Purvis was the first to scale the walls of the fort and capture the flag of the Korean forces.

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  General Orders 169, February 8, 1872
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Lancaster

Date of Action: December 25, 1881

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to John Morris, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in leaping overboard from the U.S. Flagship Lancaster, at Villefranche, France, 25 December 1881, and rescuing from drowning Robert Blizzard, ordinary seaman, a prisoner, who had jumped overboard.

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  General Orders 326, October 18, 1884
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Stewart, James A.

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Plymouth

Date of Action: February 01, 1872

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to James A. Stewart, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth. Corporal Stewart jumped overboard in the harbor of Villefranche, France, 1 February 1872 and saved Midshipman Osterhaus from drowning.

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  General Orders 180, October 10, 1872
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Marblehead

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Daniel J. Campbell, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Campbell set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Field, Oscar Wadsworth

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Oscar Wadsworth Field, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Field set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Fitzgerald, John

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

1st Marine (Huntington's) Battalion,

Date of Action: June 14, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to John Fitzgerald, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for heroism and gallantry while serving with the 1st Marine (Huntington's) Battalion, in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.

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  General Orders 92, December 8, 1910
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Franklin, Joseph John

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Joseph John Franklin, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Franklin set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Gaughan, Philip

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Philip Gaughan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Sergeant Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Yeadon, Pennsylvania

Hill, Frank

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Frank Hill, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Hill displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut

Kearney, Michael

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Michael Kearney, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Kearney set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Massachusetts

Kuchneister, Hermann Wilhelm

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Marblehead

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Hermann Wilhelm Kuchneister, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Kuchneister displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Macneal, Harry Lewis

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Brooklyn

Date of Action: July 03, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Harry Lewis MacNeal, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during action at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, 3 July 1898. Braving the fire of the enemy, Private MacNeal displayed gallantry throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Meredith, James

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Marblehead

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to James Meredith, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Meredith displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action .

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Parker, Pomeroy

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Pomeroy Parker, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Parker displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Gates, North Carolina

Quick, John Henry

Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps

1st Marine (Huntington's) Battalion,

Date of Action: June 14, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to John Henry Quick, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 1st Marine (Huntington's) Battalion, in action during the battle of Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898. Sergeant Quick distinguishing himself during this action. Quick signaled the U.S.S. Dolphin on three different occasions while exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia

Scott, Joseph Francis

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Nashville

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Joseph Francis Scott, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Scott displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sullivan, Edward

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Marblehead

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Edward Sullivan, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private Sullivan displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Uxbridge, Massachusetts

West, Walter Scott

Private, U.S. Marine Corps

U.S.S. Marblehead

Date of Action: May 11, 1898

Citation:

The Medal of Honor is presented to Walter Scott West, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Private West displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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  General Orders 521, July 7, 1899
  

Home Town: Bradford, New Hampshire