Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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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