| Christian Albert | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | June 13, 1842 |
| Died | April 16, 1922 (aged 79) |
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Place of death | 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. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links[]
- "Christian Albert (Medal of Honor)". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20692. Retrieved 2007-12-28.
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