Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Albert Walter McMillian
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 29, 1890
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, USA
Citation
While engaged with Indians concealed in a ravine, he assisted the men on the skirmish line, directed their fire, encouraged them by example, and used every effort to dislodge the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis County, Missouri
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 23, 1891
- Born: October 13, 1862, Stillwater, Washington County, MN, United States
- Died: October 2, 1948, St. Paul, MN, United States
- Buried: Oakland Cemetery (50-14), St. Paul, MN, United States