
U.S. Navy
Mack, Alexander
ConflictCivil War
RankChief Boatswain's Mate Ret.
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Brooklyn
Citation
On board the USS Brooklyn during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. Although wounded and sent below for treatment, Mack immediately returned to his post and took charge of his gun and, as heavy enemy return fire continued to fall, performed his duties with skill and courage until he was again wounded and totally disabled.
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