George E. Albee
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| George E. Albee | |
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| January 27, 1845 – March 24, 1918 (aged 73) | |
 When this photo was taken he was a Major in the Berdan Sharpshooters. He served in Company G, 1st United States Sharp Shooters. |
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| Place of birth | Lisbon, New Hampshire |
| Place of death | Laurel, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 41st U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Civil War, Indian Wars |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
George Emerson Albee was an officer in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Indian Wars. During the Civil War, he fought with Wisconsin Volunteer Regiments.
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[edit] Biography
George Albee was born in Lisbon, New Hampshire on January 27, 1845. He died March 24, 1918 in Laurel, Maryland and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His gravesite is located in Section 2, Lot 850. His wife, Mary Hawes Albee (1848-1907) is buried with him.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 41st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Brazos River, Tex., 28 October 1869. Entered service at: Owatonna, Minn. Birth: Lisbon, N.H. Date of issue: 18 January 1894.
Citation:
- Attacked with 2 men a force of 11 Indians, drove them from the hills, and reconnoitered the country beyond.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- George E. Albee at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-09-10
- George E. Albee. Army of Medal of Honor website (2007-07-16). Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
- George E. Albee. Arlington Cemetery website (2005-09-18). Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
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