Photograph associated with Albert L. Mills

Spanish–American War

Albert L. Mills

Captain and Assistant Adjutant General · U.S. Army

U.S. Volunteers

1 July 1898 · Santiago, Cuba

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
New York
Action
Santiago, Cuba

The citation

Official citation

Distinguished gallantry in encouraging those near him by his bravery and coolness after being shot through the head and entirely without sight.

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