Patrick H. Grace-Brookline, MA
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N 42° 19.200 W 071° 10.128
19T E 321283 N 4687584
Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Benicia during the attack on the Korean forts on June 10-11, 1871. He was also known as Henry Patrick Grace. He is buried in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, MA in Lot 56 on Chapel Ave.
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2018
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He was born in 1882 in Ireland and died on February 24, 1896 in Boston, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GRACE, PATRICK H.
• Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No. 177, 4 December 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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