Frank F. Ross
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| Frank Fulton Ross | |
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| December 2, 1867 – January 29, 1936 (aged 68) | |
 Frank Fulton Ross, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Avon, Illinois |
| Place of death | Ontario, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frank F. Ross was a United States Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 16 May 1899 during the Philippine-American War. He was part of Young's Scouts and won the Medal along with 16 fellow Scouts.
Private Ross is buried in Bellevue Cemetery, Ontario, California.[1]
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company H, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands 16 May 1899. Entered Service At: Langdon, N. Dak. Birth: Avon, Avon, Ill. Date of Issue: 6 June 1906.
Citation:
- With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Frank F. Ross at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-26
- ^ Frank Fulton Ross, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-26.
[edit] References
- Frank F. Ross at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-11-26
- Frank Fulton Ross, Medal of Honor recipient. Philippine Insurrection (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-26.
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