Alexander Mack (Medal of Honor)

Alexander Mack (1834–1907) was a sailor in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Alexander Mack
Born(1834-05-17)May 17, 1834
Rotterdam
DiedSeptember 25, 1907(1907-09-25) (aged 73)
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Union Navy
RankChief Boatswain
Unit USS Brooklyn
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Mack is buried in Saint Patricks Cemetery, Fall River, Massachusetts.[1]

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, December 31, 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 August 5, 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]

See also

Notes

  1. vconline.org.uk
  2. "Mack, Alexander entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-30.

References

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