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U.S. Navy · United States 
Allexander Hand
Quartermaster
1836
Quartermaster Allexander Hand served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Quartermaster
Medal of Honor
9 July 1862 · USS Ceres, Roanoke River · Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.
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.
11 , 3 April 1 863.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
11 , 3 April 1 863.
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.
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