Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Frederick Alber
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
17th Michigan Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Manchester, Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 30, 1896
- Born: June 28, 1838, Germany
- Died: September 12, 1913, Elba, MI, United States
- Buried: City Cemetery (1-1), Columbiaville, Oregon Township, MI, United States