Albert Wallber
was born in Berlin, Germany, April 13, 1842, and came to Milwaukee with
his parent in November, 1855. He was admitted to membership, First Class
Original, in the Commandery of the State of Wisconsin, Military Order Loyal
Legion of the United States, November 7, 1906, being entitled thereto by
virtue of his service as an officer in the volunteer service of the United
States during the Civil War, which was as follows: Second Lieutenant Company
F, 26th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, August 20, 1862; First Lieutenant
same company and regiment, February 1, 1863, which position he retained
to April 3, 1864, when he was compelled to resign on account of disability.
During part of his service he was detailed and served as Ordnance Officer
of the 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 11th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac. Commissioned
Adjutant, May 10, 1863, but never mustered as such, nor assumed or position,
owing to his capture at Gettysburg, July 1, 1863.
Albert Wallber participate
with credit in the campaign against Fredericksburg, the battle of Chancellorsville,
and the battle of Gettysburg, where on July 1, 1863, he was taken prisoner
and was confined in Libby Prison at Richmond, Va., from whence he made
his successful escape through the tunnel February 9, 1864. His Military
record was without blemish.
After leaving the service
he returned to Milwaukee and engaged in his vocation, and was secretary
of the Milwaukee Brewers' Association. He also was the vice president of
Weisel & Vilter Manufactureing Company. His love for German language,
culture and literature, as well as all that in German character stands
for good.
He was much devoted to
and took much interest in an institution of learning established here in
1851 - the German-English Academy - of which he was secretary and president
from 1872 to 1904, and he was also secretary of the National German-American
Teachers' Seminary form 1899 to the time of his death. He was a polished
speaker, both in the English and German languages as well as a prominent
local dramatic actor. He was also a member of Wolcott Post No. 1, G.A.R.
and of Robert Chivas Post No. 2, G.A.R., as well as a member of the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Albert died in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin on December 17, 1911. He left a widow, one son and one daughter.
(Photo from Germania)
Adjutant Albert Wallber Mollus Paper Trip to Libby Prison
