Albert Leopold Mills

Military Person

1854 – 1916

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Who was Albert Leopold Mills?

Albert Leopold Mills 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.

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Born
May 7, 1854
New York City
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Sep 18, 1916
Washington, D.C.
Resting place
West Point Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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