Albert H. Rooks

Albert Rooks
Captain Albert H. Rooks, circa 1940–41
Born(1891-12-29)December 29, 1891
Colton, Washington, United States
DiedMarch 1, 1942(1942-03-01) (aged 50)
Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies
Buried
At sea
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1914–1942
RankCaptain
CommandsUSS Houston
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Knight 4th Class of the Military William Order (Netherlands)

Albert Harold Rooks (December 29, 1891 – March 1, 1942) was a captain in the United States Navy who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during World War II.