The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

OWENS, MICHAEL

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 6 February 1853, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-tohand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.

 

 

 

 

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