Albert W. McMillan-Saint Paul, MN
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Don.Morfe
N 44° 58.206 W 093° 05.892
15T E 492256 N 4979633
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wounded Knee, SD on December 29, 1890. He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, MN in Block 50, Lot 14.
Waymark Code: WMYBPK
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
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He was born on October 13, 1862 in Stillwater, MN and died on October 2, 1948 in Sacramento, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McMlLLAN, ALBERT W.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak., 29 December 1890
• Entered service at: Baltimore, Md.
• Date of issue: 23 June 1891
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.
Armed Service: Army
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