Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Albert
Sale
1850

–

November 29, 1874

Cemetery:

Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    8th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    June 29, 1869
    Date of Issue: March 3, 1870

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Albert Sale, United States Army, for gallantry in killing an Indian warrior and capturing pony and effects on 29 June 1869, while serving with Company F, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Santa Maria River, Arizona Territory.