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Frederick A. Ballen
Private
Private Frederick A. Ballen served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
3 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Private, Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry.
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.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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.
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