Albert Leopold Mills
| Albert Leopold Mills | |
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Albert Leopold Mills
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| Born |
May 7, 1854 Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Died | September 18, 1916 (aged 62) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | West Point Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1879–1916 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held |
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy Chief of the Militia Bureau |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Albert Leopold Mills (May 7, 1854 – September 18, 1916) was a United States Army Major General who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action on July 1, 1898 near Santiago, Cuba. An 1879 graduate of West Point, he served in the Army until his death in 1916. Following his service in Cuba, he was appointed Superintendent of West Point, jumping in rank from First Lieutenant to Colonel. His final posting was as the Chief, Division of Militia Affairs, a precursor to the National Guard Bureau.
Albert L. Mills was born in New York City. He was appointed to West Point, graduating with the class of 1879. He joined the 1st United States Cavalry after graduation, serving on the American frontier, alternating between being a cavalry instructor and participating in the conflicts with the Plains Indians. In 1886, he was posted as an instructor at the Citadel. Mills receive a promotion to First Lieutenant in 1889.
After the Spanish American War began in 1898 he was promoted to a Captain of Volunteers, and served as Assistant Adjutant General of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of San Juan Hill near Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. Though shot through the head, and temporarily blinded, he continued to command his men. He was absent from duty until August 1898 while recovering from the effects of his wounds.
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