John Andrews (Medal of Honor)

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John Andrews
US Navy Medal of Honor (1862 original).png
Medal of Honor recipient
Born1821
York County, Pennsylvania
DiedUnknown
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Department of the Navy Seal.svg United States Navy
RankOrdinary Seaman
UnitUSS Benicia
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Andrews (1821 – unknown) was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean Expedition. It is believed that in August 1872, he was discharged at Mare Island at his own request.[1]

Medal of Honor citation[]

Ordinary Seaman Andrews' official Medal of Honor citation reads:

On board the USS Benicia in action against Korean forts on 9 and 10 June 1871. Stationed at the lead in passing the forts, Andrews stood on the gunwale on the Benicia's launch, lashed to the ridgerope. He remained unflinchingly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire.

See also[]

  • List of Medal of Honor recipients

References[]

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External links[]

  • "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  1. ^ http://www.mohhsus.com/Lost-to-History
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