Frank O. Fournia

Frank Ottis Fournia
Born	January 1873 Rome, New York, United States
Died	February 28, 1912 Rome, New York, United States
Place of burial	St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	21st Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Frank Ottis Fournia was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War, who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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.

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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War