Mark Ham

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 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.

Rank: Carpenter's Mate
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Navy

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