Alexander McKenzie

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Alexander McKenzie
1837
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Allegiance United States Navy
Rank Boatswain's Mate
Unit U.S.S. Colorado
Battles/wars Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

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

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McKENZlE, ALEXANDER Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1837, Scotland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 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.

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