Michael B. Ellis

Michael B. Ellis
Michael B. Ellis, by Joseph Cummings Chase
Nickname(s)Machine-Gun Mike
The Lone Wolf
Sergeant York of St. Louis
Born(1894-10-28)October 28, 1894
St. Louis, Missouri, US
DiedDecember 9, 1937(1937-12-09) (aged 43)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Section 6, site 9520
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1912–1919
RankFirst Sergeant
UnitCompany K, 7th Infantry and later Company C, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld 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.