ANDREWS, JOHN
Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1821, York
County, Pennsylvania. Accredited to: Maryland. G.O. No.: 176, 9 July
1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Benicia in action
against Korean forts on 9 and 10 June 1871. Stationed at the lead in passing the forts,
Andrews stood on the gunwale on the Benicia's launch, lashed to the ridgerope. He remained
unflinchingly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy
under a heavy fire.
