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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Patrick H. Grace
Medal of Honor recipient
Bornc. 1832
Ireland
DiedFebruary 24, 1896 (aged 63–64)
Place of burialHolyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
RankChief Quartermaster
UnitUSS Benicia
Battles / warsKorean Expedition
AwardsMedal 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".

Medal of Honor citation

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.

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