Frank O. Fournia-Menands, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 42.132 W 073° 44.040
18T E 603687 N 4728522
Spanish-American Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Saint Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY in Section 45, Lot 9, Grave 2.
Waymark Code: WMY21A
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2018
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He was born in Jan 1873 in Rome, NY and died on February 28, 1912 in Rome, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FOURNIA, FRANK O.
• 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.
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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