Albert H. Rooks
Albert Rooks | |
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Captain Albert H. Rooks, circa 1940–41 | |
| Born | December 29, 1891 Colton, Washington, United States |
| Died | March 1, 1942 (aged 50) Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies |
| Buried | At sea |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1914–1942 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Houston |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal 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.