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Albert Rooks | |
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Born | Colton, Washington, United States | December 29, 1891
Died | March 1, 1942 Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies | (aged 50)
Buried | At sea |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1914–1942 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | USS Houston |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal 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.