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.USMC History Division
He is buried in the Naval Plot of Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
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."Owens, Michael", CMH.
See also List of Medal of Honor recipients
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