Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the United States Navy in Maryland. He served as an Ordinary Seaman on the USS Benicia. His 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 unflinchgly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire". After his service he disappeared from history, and his final disposition is yet unknown.
Korean Campaign 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the United States Navy in Maryland. He served as an Ordinary Seaman on the USS Benicia. His 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 unflinchgly in this dangerous position and gave his soundings with coolness and accuracy under a heavy fire". After his service he disappeared from history, and his final disposition is yet unknown.
Bio by: Don Morfe
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