Frank Fulton Ross (December 2, 1867 – January 29, 1936) was a United States Army soldier received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 16, 1899, during the Philippine–American War. He was part of Young's Scouts and won the Medal along with 16 fellow Scouts.
Frank Fulton Ross | |
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| Born | December 2, 1867 Avon, Illinois |
| Died | January 29, 1936 (aged 68) Ontario, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Ross is buried in Bellview Cemetery, Ontario, California.[1]
He was the son of American Civil War General Leonard Fulton Ross.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and Organization: Private, Company H, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands May 16, 1899. Entered Service At: Langdon, N. Dak. Birth: Avon, Avon, Ill. Date of Issue: June 6, 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]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Frank Fulton Ross at Find a Grave
- ^ "Frank Fulton Ross, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-11-26.