U.S. Navy
Ham, Mark G.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
HometownPortsmouth, New Hampshire
Citation
Served on board the USS 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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Mark G. HamU.S. Navy
Civil War
Label
Slabinski, Britt K.U.S. NavyConflict:
Cavanaugh, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict:
Lester, Fred FaulknerU.S. NavyConflict: World War II
Hill, William LowellU.S. NavyConflict:
Arther, MatthewU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Smith, OloffU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Warren, DavidU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Stout, RichardU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Houghton, Edward J.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Williams, Jay P.U.S. NavyConflict:
Capodanno, Vincent RobertU.S. NavyConflict: Vietnam War
Phinney, WilliamU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Howard, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Opel, John N.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Houlton, William M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Batchelder, Richard NapoleonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Clark, William A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Flannigan, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Brown, Wilson W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Schubert, MartinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Winegar, William WirtU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Uhrl, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hills, William GilesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
McHale, Alexander U.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
