Michael B. Ellis
Michael B. Ellis | |
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Michael B. Ellis, by Joseph Cummings Chase | |
| Nickname(s) | Machine-Gun Mike The Lone Wolf Sergeant York of St. Louis |
| Born | October 28, 1894 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Died | December 9, 1937 (aged 43) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Section 6, site 9520 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | 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.