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U.S. Army · United States 
Frederick Platten
Sergeant
1849 – 1939
Sergeant Frederick Platten served the U.S. Army. Frederick was 90 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
23 April 1875 · At Sappa Creek, Kans. · Sergeant, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
With S other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With S other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
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