Michael B. Ellis | |
---|---|
Nickname(s) | Machine-Gun Mike The Lone Wolf Sergeant York of St. Louis |
Born | St. Louis, Missouri, US | October 28, 1894
Died | December 9, 1937 Chicago, Illinois, US | (aged 43)
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Section 6, site 9520 |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1912–1919 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | Company K, 7th Infantry and later Company C, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star |
Michael B. Ellis (October 28, 1894 – December 9, 1937) was a United States Army sergeant and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in World War I.