Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Frederick A Ballen
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
47th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with subsistence stores.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 6, 1908
- Born: August 11, 1843, Germany
- Died: April 27, 1916, Exeter Township, MI, United States
- Buried: Carleton Cemetery, Carleton, MI, United States