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Frederick A. Ballen

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Frederick A. Ballen

Birth
Germany
Death
27 Apr 1916 (aged 72)
Monroe County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, USA
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Vicksburg, Mississippi, on May 3, 1863. His citation reads "Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores". His Medal was awarded to him on November 6, 1908.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Vicksburg, Mississippi, on May 3, 1863. His citation reads "Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores". His Medal was awarded to him on November 6, 1908.

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  • Added: Dec 18, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19046/frederick_a-ballen: accessed ), memorial page for Frederick A. Ballen (11 Aug 1843–27 Apr 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19046, citing Carleton Cemetery, Carleton, Monroe County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.