Michael Owens (Medal of Honor)

Michael Owens (February 6, 1853–December 8, 1890) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: February 6, 1853, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.

Citation:

"On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously in hand-tohand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action."