Frank F. Ross-Ontario, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 04.266 W 117° 40.350
11S E 437947 N 3770243
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1899. He is buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, CA in Section F, Lot 3, Space 7.
Waymark Code: WMY52Q
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
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He was born on December 2, 1867 in Avon, IL and died on January 29, 1936 in Ontario, CA. He attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: ROSS, FRANK F.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands 16 May 1899
• Entered service at: Langdon, N. Dak.
• Date of issue: 6 June 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.
Armed Service: Army
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