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Korean Expedition
John Andrews
Ordinary Seaman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
9 and 10 June 1871 · USS Benicia
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Maryland
- Action
- USS Benicia
The citation
Official citation
On board the U.S.S. 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.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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