Michael Owens (Medal of Honor)
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BornFebruary 6, 1837
New York City, New York, U.S.
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1890 (aged 53)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Place of burial
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaMichael Owens | |
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.png) Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | February 6, 1837 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 1890 (aged 53) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1865–1888 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | USS Colorado |
| Battles / wars | Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Michael Owens (February 6, 1837 – December 8, 1890) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York City in August 1865, and was medically discharged in 1888.[2]
He is buried in the Naval Plot of Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 6, 1853, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.[3]
