John Andrews

John Andrews (1821 - after 1872) was a United States Navy sailor. He received the Medal of Honor because of his actions in the Korean Expedition.Naval Historical Center,  "Ordinary Seaman John Andrews, USN, (1821-????)" ; retrieved 2011-11-23.

Medal of Honor citation
Andrews' Medal of Honor recognized his conduct in action against Korean forts in June 1871. At the front of his a small boat, he measured the depth of shallow waters while under a heavy fire.US Army Center of Military History,  "Medal of Honor Recipients, Korean Campaign 1871" ; retrieved 2012-11-23.

The words of Andrews' citation explain:
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.

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Category:United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
Category:1821 births
Category:Year of death unknown
Category:Military people from Pennsylvania