Patrick H. Grace | |
Birth Date: | c. 1832 |
Death Date: | February 24, |
Placeofburial: | Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Patrick Henry Grace (c. 1832 – February 24, 1896) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.
A native of Ireland whose name originally was Henry Patrick Grace, Grace was cited for "gallant and meritorious conduct".
Rank and organization: Chief Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1835. Ireland. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No. 177, December 4, 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.