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
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1914–1942
RankCaptain
CommandsUSS Houston
ConflictsWorld 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.

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