Christian Albert (June 13, 1842 â April 16, 1922) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Christian Albert was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1842. While a Private in Company G of the 47th Ohio Infantry, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio.
Rank and organization: Private, Company G, 47th Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio. Date of issue: August 10, 1895.
Citation:
<blockquote>Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."</blockquote>