Frank F. Ross

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
Born(1867-12-02)December 2, 1867
Avon, Illinois
DiedJanuary 29, 1936(1936-01-29) (aged 68)
Ontario, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankCaptain
UnitYoung's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal 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

Rank 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

References
  1. Frank Fulton Ross at Find a Grave
  2. "Frank Fulton Ross, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
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