Frank Ottis Fournia

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Born in Rome, New York, in January 1873, Fournia was living in Plattsburgh, New York, when he enlisted in the Army.

He served in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st Infantry Regiment, as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.

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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation 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. Birth: Rome, 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. Fournia died in his hometown on February 28, 1912, and was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York.

Medal of Honor citation 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. Birth: Rome, 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. Fournia died in his hometown on February 28, 1912, and was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York.