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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy

Allexander Hand

Details
  • Rank: Quartermaster
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Ceres
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 9, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Hamilton, Roanoke River, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Ceres in the fight near Hamilton, Roanoke River, 9 July 1862. Fired on by the enemy with small arms, Hand courageously returned the raking enemy fire and was spoken of for "good conduct and cool bravery under enemy fire" by the commanding officer.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Delaware
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1836, DE, United States
  • Died:
 

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