Joseph Frantz (soldier)
Joseph Frantz (March 9, 1837 - October 4, 1913) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Joseph Frantz | |
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Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph Frantz in 1894 | |
| Born | March 9, 1837 France |
| Died | October 4, 1913 (aged 76) Northfield, Minnesota |
| Place of burial | Calvary Cemetery, Northfield, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company E, 83rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frantz joined the army from Indiana in August 1862, and was discharged in July 1865.
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