Michael B. Ellis

For other people named Michael Ellis, see Michael Ellis (disambiguation).
Michael B. Ellis
Michael B. Ellis, by Joseph Cummings Chase
NicknamesMachine-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
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1912–1919
RankFirst Sergeant
UnitCompany K, 7th Infantry and later Company C, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld 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.

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