John F. Mackie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 01-Oct-1835
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 18-Jun-1910
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About John F. Mackie
- John Freeman Mackie (October 1, 1835–June 18, 1910) was a United States Marine Corps sergeant during the American Civil War.
- He was awarded the nation's highest military decoration for valor—the Medal of Honor, for his actions aboard the USS Galena during the battle with Confederate Marines and artillery batteries at Fort Darling near Richmond, Virginia, on May 15, 1862.
- He is one of the first two Marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor, and is considered to be the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in the history of the Marine Corps.
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