Patrick H. Grace
| Patrick H. Grace | |
|---|---|
.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | 1832 Ireland |
| Died | February 24, 1896 (aged 63–64) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Benicia |
| Battles/wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Henry Grace (1832 – February 24, 1896) was a United States Navy sailor. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.[1] He was a native of Ireland but moved to the United States. His original name was Henry Patrick Grace but he changed it. Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious service".
Medal of Honor citation
[change | change source]Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, December 4, 1915.
Citation
[change | change source]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.[2]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Medal of Honor citations". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on September 15, 2007. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Grace, Patrick H." HomeOfHeroes.com. Retrieved December 21, 2016.