Patrick H. Grace
Patrick H. Grace | |
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.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | c. 1832 |
| Died | February 24, 1896 (aged 63–64) |
| Place of burial | Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
Branch |  United States Navy |
Rank | Chief Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Benicia |
Conflicts | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Henry Grace (c. 1832 – February 24, 1896) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
A native of Ireland whose name originally was Henry Patrick Grace, Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious conduct".
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, December 4, 1915.
Citation:
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.
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ "PATRICK HENRY GRACE". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- "Medal of Honor citations". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on September 15, 2007. Retrieved October 4, 2010.
- "Patrick H. Grace". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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