| Albert Oss | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1818 Belgium |
| Died | December 18 1898 (aged 79–80) |
| Place of burial | Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, New Jersey |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 11th New Jersey Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Albert Oss (1818–December 18, 1898)was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor. He served in the 11th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
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Albert Oss was born in 1818 and immigrated to the United States from Belgium. He joined the Army from Newark, New Jersey. Albert Oss died December 18, 1898. He is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, New Jersey and his grave can be found in Section H, Soldiers' Plot, Lot 137, Grave 4.
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Remained in the rifle pits after the others had retreated, firing constantly, and contesting the ground step by step.[1][2]