Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Korean Campaign 1871 - U.S. Navy
Patrick Henry Grace
Details
- Also Known As: Grace, Henry Patrick
- Rank: Chief Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: Korean Campaign 1871
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Benicia - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 10, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Korean Forts, Korea
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Benicia during the attack on Korean forts, 10 and 11 June 1871. Carrying out his duties with coolness, Grace set forth gallant and meritorious conduct throughout this action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1832, Ireland
- Died: February 24, 1896, Dorchester, MA, United States
- Buried: Holyhood Cemetery (buried as Henry P. Grace), Brookline, MA, United States