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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Albert Leopold Mills

Details
  • Rank: Captain & Assistant Adjutant General (Highest Rank: Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S. Volunteers
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: near Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Distinguished gallantry in encouraging those near him by his bravery and coolness after being shot though the head and entirely without sight.
Medal of Honor Recipient Albert L. Mills
Medal of Honor Recipient Albert L. Mills
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: July 9, 1902
  • Born: May 7, 1854, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: September 18, 1916, Washington, DC, United States
  • Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (PM) (4-7), West Point, NY, United States
 

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