FREDERICK ALBER
RANK: Private
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army
DIVISION: 17th Michigan Infantry
COMPANY: A
DATE OF BIRTH: 28 JUN 1838
PLACE OF BIRTH: Germany
DATE OF DEATH: 12 SEP 1913
PLACE OF DEATH: Elba, Michigan.
BURIAL: Oregon Township Cemetery, Columbiaville, Lapeer County, Michigan.
NOTEWORTHY FACTS: Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service during the U.S. Civil War at Spotsylvania, Virginia on 12 May 1864.
CITATION:
Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners.
MOH ISSUE DATE: 30 JUL 1896