Frederick Deland

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Volunteered in response to a call and, under a heavy fire from the enemy, advanced and assisted in filling with fascines a ditch which presented a serious obstacle to the troops attempting to take the works of the enemy by assault.

Rank: Private
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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