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Patrick H. Grace 
Summary
Patrick Henry Grace (c. 1832 – February 24, 1896) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
Patrick H. Grace | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | c. 1832 Ireland |
| Died | February 24, 1896 (aged 63–64) |
| Place of burial | Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Benicia |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
A native of Ireland whose name originally was Henry Patrick Grace, Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious conduct".
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, December 4, 1915.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Benicia during the attack on the Korean forts, 10 and 11 June 1871. Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.
See also edit
References edit
- "Medal of Honor citations". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
- "Patrick H. Grace". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.