# A. L. Mills — The Rough Riders character guide

> A. L. Mills in The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain A. L. Mills, Captain Mills, Mills, Colonel A. L. Mills, Colonel Mills

**First appearance:** 0004-ii-to-cuba

## Who they are

Quartermaster officer who later became colonel.

## In the story

### [IV: The Cavalry at Santiago](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/iv-the-cavalry-at-santiago)

Aide to General Wood; breakfasts with Roosevelt; described as cool and invaluable; later killed.

### [Appendix C: Corrections](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/appendix-c-corrections)

Quoted in a letter providing a detailed account of his role in delivering orders and the charge up Kettle Hill.

### [Appendix D: Recommendations for the Medal of Honor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rough_riders_se/chapters/appendix-d)

Submitted a statement describing Roosevelt's conspicuous bravery and disregard for personal danger.

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