Alexander McKenzie

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Alexander McKenzie
1837 – Unknown
Alexander McKenzie, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Boatswain's Mate
Unit	U.S.S. Colorado
Battles/wars	Korean Expedition
Awards	Medal of Honor

Alexander McKenzie 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

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, United States 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.