Michael Owens (February 6, 1837 – December 8, 1890) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition of 1871.

Owens enlisted in the Marine Corps from New York City in August 1865, and was medically discharged in 1888.

[1] He is buried in the Naval Plot of Mount Moriah Cemetery.. Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps.

Fighting courageously in hand-to-hand combat, Owens was badly wounded by the enemy during this action.

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