Alexander McKenzie

Alexander McKenzie

Infobox Military Person
name= Alexander McKenzie
born= 1837
died= Unknown
placeofbirth= Glasgow, Scotland
placeofdeath=
placeofburial=


caption=Medal of Honor recipient
nickname=
allegiance=flag|United States of America
branch=
serviceyears=
rank= Boatswain's Mate
commands=
unit= U.S.S. Colorado
battles= Korean Expedition
awards= Medal of Honor
laterwork=

Alexander McKenzie was a United States Navy Boatswain's Mate who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean Expedition. He was wounded in the rescue of Lieutenant Hugh McKee and was struck by a sword

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, United States Navy. Born: 1837, Scotland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.

Citation:

:On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of the Korean forts, June 11, 1871. Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, McKenzie was struck by a sword and received a severe cut in the head from the blow.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

* [http://www.army.mil/cmh/moh.html U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations Archive]


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