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U.S. Navy

Alexander Mckenzie

ConflictKorean 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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Korean Expedition Year of Action: 1871

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