HAND, ALLEXANDER
Rank and Organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1836, Delaware. Accredited
To: Delaware. G.O. No.: 11 , 3 April 1 863.
Citation:
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.