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Ham was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Mark Ham
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During this action, he distinguished himself under heavy fire from the enemy. Ham is buried in Harmony Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Membership
He was a member of the crew of United States Ship Kearsarge when she sank the commerce raider Computer Software Systems Alabama on June 19, 1864 off Cherbourg, France.
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1869 (aged 49) -
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United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
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.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.