Alexander Mack (Medal of Honor) explained

Alexander Mack
Birth Date:17 May 1834
Birth Place:Rotterdam
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Union
Branch:United States Navy
Union Navy
Rank:Chief Boatswain
Battles:American Civil War
Awards: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.

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]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://vconline.org.uk/alexander-mack/4593702967 vconline.org.uk
  2. Web site: 2007-12-30 . Mack, Alexander entry . Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M–Z) . June 8, 2009 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20071228044032/http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwarmz.html . 28 December 2007 . dead.