Frank F. Ross
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| Frank Fulton Ross | |
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| 02 December 1867 & died 29 January 1936 | |
| Place of birth | Avon, Illinois |
| Place of death | Ontario, California |
| Allegiance | U.S. 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 Congressional 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.
[edit] Citation
ROSS, FRANK F. 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.
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