Albert McMillian

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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