Mark G. Ham

Mark G. Ham (1820 – 1869) was an American sailor who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action during the American Civil War.

Mark G. Ham
Civil War era Navy Medal of Honor
Born1820
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Died1869 (aged 48–49)
Buried
Harmony Grove Cemetery
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnion Navy
Unit USS Kearsarge
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Ham was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was a member of the crew of USS Kearsarge when she sank the commerce raider CSS Alabama on June 19, 1864 off Cherbourg, France. During this action, he distinguished himself under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

Ham is buried in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 1820, Portsmouth, N.H. Accredited To: New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

Served on board the U.S.S. Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864. 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.[1]

See also

Notes
  1. "Civil War Medal of Honor recipients (A-L)". Retrieved 2007-12-25.
  2. "Mark G. Ham". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-12-25.

References
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