Alexander McKenzie

Alexander McKenzie

Medal of Honor recipient
Born 1837
Glasgow, Scotland
Died Unknown
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Boatswain's Mate
Unit USS Colorado
Battles/wars Korean Expedition
Awards Medal of Honor

Alexander McKenzie (born 1837) 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.[1]

See also

Biography portal
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References

  1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". American Medal of Honor recipients for the 1871 Korean Campaign. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved March 28, 2010.