JOHN MACK

U.S. Civil War – U.S. Navy

John Mack

Details

  • Also Known As: Connely, Michael
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Hendrick Hudson
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: March 5 – 6, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: St. Marks, Florida, USA

Citation

As seaman on board the U.S.S. Hendrick Hudson, St. Marks, Fla., 5 and 6 March 1865, Mack served with the Army in charge of Navy howitzers during the attack on St. Marks and, throughout this fierce engagement, made remarkable efforts in assisting transport of the gun. His coolness and determination in courageously standing by his gun while under the fire of the enemy were a credit to the service to which he belonged.

Additional Details

  • Accredited to: Maine
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1843, Brooksville, Hancock County, ME, United States
  • Died: November 10, 1881, Lynn, MA, United States
  • Buried: St. Mary’s Cemetery (MH) (4-7-1N), Lynn, MA, United States