Frank F. Ross

Frank Fulton Ross
Born (1867-12-02)December 2, 1867
Avon, Illinois
Died January 29, 1936(1936-01-29) (aged 68)
Ontario, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Captain
Unit Young's Scouts, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

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.

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]

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