U.S. Navy
McKenzie, AlexanderConflictKorean Expedition
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandUSS Colorado
Citation
On board the USS 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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