Alexander Mack (Medal of Honor recipient)
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| Alexander Mack | |
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| May 17, 1834 – September 25, 1907 (aged 73) | |
 Alexander Mack, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Holland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the top |
| Unit | USS Brooklyn |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Alexander Mack (1834 - 1907) was a Captain of the Top in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Mack is buried in Saint Patricks Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1] His grave can be found in Section 11, Lot 172.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain of the Top, United States Navy.
Born: 1836, Holland. Accredited to: New York.
G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Although wounded and sent below for treatment, Mack immediately returned to his post and took charge of his gun and, as heavy enemy return fire continued to fall, performed his duties with skill and courage until he was again wounded and totally disabled.[2]
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[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Alexander Mack (Medal of Honor recipient) at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-12-30
- ^ Mack, Alexander entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). CMH, U.S. Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
[edit] References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the United States Army.
- Alexander Mack (Medal of Honor recipient) at Find A Grave. Retrieved on 2007-12-30
- Mack, Alexander entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
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