Mark G. Ham Explained

Mark G. Ham
Birth Date:c. 1820
Birth Place:Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Placeofburial:Harmony Grove Cemetery
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Allegiance:United States of America
Union
Branch:Union Navy
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

Mark G. Ham (c. 1820  - 1869) was an American sailor who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action during the American Civil War.

Biography

Ham was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was a member of the crew of when she sank the commerce raider on June 19, 1864 off Cherbourg, France. During this action, he distinguished himself under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

Ham is buried in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1820, Portsmouth, N.H. Accredited To: New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864. Performing his duties intelligently and faithfully, Ham distinguished himself in the face of the bitter enemy fire and was highly commended by his divisional officer.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L) . 2007-12-25.