Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Albert Knaak
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Ordnance Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 13, 1868
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
- Born: 1840, Luxenburg, Switzerland
- Died: April 7, 1897
- Buried: Fort Meade National Cemetery (MH) (2-101), Sturgis, SD, United States