Christian Albert (soldier)

Christian Albert (June 13, 1842– April 16, 1922) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography
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.

Medal of Honor citation
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:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."