- Michael Joseph McNally
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Michael Joseph McNally Born June 29, 1860
New York CityDied November 2, 1916 (aged 56) Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1897–1915 Rank Sergeant Major
Battles/wars Second Samoan Civil War
• First Battle of VaileleAwards Medal of Honor Michael Joseph McNally (June 29, 1860 – November 2, 1916) was a United States Marine Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Second Samoan Civil War. McNally was part of a joint British, American and Samoan expedition against Samoan rebels on Upolu, Samoa in mid 1899. He fought at the First Battle of Vailele on April 1, 1899 and was subsequently awarded the Medal of Honor along with Private Henry L. Hulbert. Both McNally's and Hulbert's citations incorrectly list them as serving in the Philippines during the time of their distinguished service though they served on USS Philadelphia (C-4) which was never dispatched to fight in the Philippine-American War.
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: June 29, 1860, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.
Citation:For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899.
See also
References
- "Medal of Honor recipients of the Philippines". United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html.
Note
McNally is sometimes erroneously referred to as Michael L. McNally.
Categories:- 1860 births
- 1916 deaths
- United States Marines
- Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
- People from New York City
- United States Marine Corps personnel stubs
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