Frederick A. Ballen
Born	(1843-08-11)August 11, 1843 Germany
Died	April 27, 1916(1916-04-27) (aged 72)
Place of burial	Carleton, Michigan
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Rank	Private
Unit	47th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Awards	Medal of Honor

Frederick A. Ballen (August 11, 1843 – April 27, 1916) was a German soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography[edit]

Archer served in the American Civil War in the 47th Ohio Infantry for the Union Army. He received the Medal of Honor on November 6, 1908 for his actions at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Citation:

Was one of a party that volunteered and attempted to run the enemy's batteries with a steam tug and 2 barges loaded with subsistence stores.^[1]

See also[edit]

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A-F

Notes[edit]

External links[edit]

• Frederick Ballen at Find a Grave
• Military Times