Frank O. Fournia

Frank Ottis Fournia was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War, who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Frank Ottis Fournia
BornJanuary 1873
Rome, New York, United States
DiedFebruary 28, 1912
Rome, New York, United States
Place of burial
St. Agnes Cemetery,
Menands, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898
RankPrivate
Unit21st Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Born in Rome, New York in January 1873, Fournia joined the army from Plattsburgh, New York in May 1898. He served in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st Infantry Regiment, as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[1][2] He was discharged in November of the same year.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Plattsburg, N.Y. Birth: Rome, N.Y. Date of issue: 22 June 1899. Citation:

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.[2]

Fournia died in his hometown on February 28, 1912, and was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Frank O. Fournia". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  2. "War with Spain; Fournia, Frank O." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
  3. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  4. "Frank Ottis Fournia". Find a Grave. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
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