| John Andrews | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | 1821 |
| Place of birth | York County, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | USS Benicia |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Andrews (born 1821) was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean Expedition.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Ordinary Seaman Andrews' official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the USS 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.
See also[]
External links[]
- John Andrews (Medal of Honor) at Find a Grave
- John Andrews (Medal of Honor) at Hall of Valor
- "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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