Frederick N. Deland

Frederick N. Deland
Born (1843-12-25)December 25, 1843
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Died August 23, 1922(1922-08-23) (aged 78)
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Buried Mahaiwe Cemetery, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Private
Unit Company B, 40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Awards Medal of Honor

Frederick Nelson Deland (December 25, 1843 – August 23, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Deland received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Siege of Port Hudson in Louisiana on 27 May 1863. He was honored with the award on 22 June 1896.[1][2]

Biography

Deland was born in Sheffield, Massachusetts on 25 December 1843. He enlisted in the 40th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He died on 23 August 1922 and his remains are interred at the Mahaiwe Cemetery in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.[3]

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.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Frederick N. Deland". Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. ↑ Frederick Nelson Deland at Find a Grave


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