John Andrews (Medal of Honor) explained

John Andrews
Birth Date:c. 1821
Death Date:Unknown
Birth Place:York County, Pennsylvania
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Branch: United States Navy
Rank:Ordinary Seaman
Awards:Medal of Honor

John Andrews (born c. 1821) 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 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 Benicias launch, lashed to the ridgerope. He remained unflinchingly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire.

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References

  1. Web site: Lost to History ยป Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States.

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