Background
Mertz, Albert was born on March 26, 1851 in Dodge Company, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leonard and Katinka Mertz.
Mertz, Albert was born on March 26, 1851 in Dodge Company, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Leonard and Katinka Mertz.
Education high school, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1872.
Promoted through grades to rear admiral, October 20, 1910. Retired March 26, 1913.
Served on monitor Amphitrite in Cuban campaign, 1898, and in supply ship Glacier, Philippine campaign.
Married Mary East. Germain, July 11, 1878.