Frederick Ballen
Medal of Honor recipient
About Frederick Ballen
Lived 1843 – 1916 (aged 72). Frederick Ballen was a German.
Frederick A. Ballen (August 11, 1843 – April 27, 1916) was a German soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography Archer served in the American Civil War in the 47th Ohio Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on November 6, 1908 for his actions at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor citation Citation:
Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.
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Who was Frederick Ballen?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Frederick Ballen born?
Frederick Ballen was born on 11 August 1843 in Germany.
When did Frederick Ballen die?
Frederick Ballen died on 27 April 1916.
What nationality was Frederick Ballen?
Frederick Ballen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Ballen. https://biography.guide/frederick-ballen/
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