Alexander McKenzie
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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| Intro | United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient | ||
| Places | United States of America | ||
| is | Military personnel Military leader | ||
| Work field | Military | ||
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| Birth | 1837, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom | ||
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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.
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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.