Frederick N. Deland
Medal of Honor recipient
About Frederick N. Deland
Lived 1843 – 1922 (aged 78). Frederick N. Deland was an American.
Frederick Nelson Deland (December 25, 1843 – August 23, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Deland received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana on May 27, 1863. He was honored with the award on June 22, 1896.
Biography Deland was born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, on December 25, 1843. He enlisted in the 41st Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. For his action during the siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana on May 27, 1863, he was honored with the Medal of Honor on June 22, 1896.
Frederick N. Deland died in Pittsfield on August 23, 1922.
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Who was Frederick N. Deland?
Medal of Honor recipient
When was Frederick N. Deland born?
Frederick N. Deland was born on 25 December 1843 in Sheffield.
When did Frederick N. Deland die?
Frederick N. Deland died on 23 August 1922 in Massachusetts.
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Frederick N. Deland was American.
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