
The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
McKENZlE, ALEXANDER
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born:
1837, Scotland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of the Korean
forts, 11 June 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.
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