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Henry Patrick Grace

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Henry Patrick Grace

Birth
Ireland
Death
24 Feb 1896 (aged 63–64)
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Lot 56
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1871 Korean Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy under the name of "Patrick Henry Grace" during the Korean Expedition of June 10 and 11, 1871, and was awarded the CMOH for his bravery while serving as Quartermaster the "USS Benicia". His citation reads "Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action." He was one of 15 United States sailors and marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor for this little-known American military action.
1871 Korean Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy under the name of "Patrick Henry Grace" during the Korean Expedition of June 10 and 11, 1871, and was awarded the CMOH for his bravery while serving as Quartermaster the "USS Benicia". His citation reads "Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action." He was one of 15 United States sailors and marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor for this little-known American military action.

Bio by: William Sweeney

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  • Originally Created by: William Sweeney
  • Added: Dec 18, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45596106/henry_patrick-grace: accessed ), memorial page for Henry Patrick Grace (1832–24 Feb 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 45596106, citing Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.