| Birth: | 1820 | | Death: | 1869 | 
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War in the Union Navy as a Carpenter's Mate on board the USS Kearsarge. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery when the Kearsage destroyed the Confederate raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864. His citation reads "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". His Medal was issued on December 31, 1864. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for Mark Ham | | | Burial:
Harmony Grove Cemetery
Portsmouth
Rockingham County
New Hampshire, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Feb 07, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 20151 |
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