Christian Albert (Medal of Honor)
| Christian Albert | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
June 13, 1842 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died |
April 16, 1922 (aged 79) Toledo, Ohio |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company G, 47th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War *Battle of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Christian Albert (June 13, 1842– April 16, 1922) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Albert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1842. While a Private in Company G of the 47th Ohio Infantry, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio. Date of issue: August 10, 1895.
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Civil War (A-L), Albert, Christian entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 6, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links
- "Christian Albert". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
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