Frank Ottis Fournia
Born: January 1, 1873 at Rome, New York
Home Town: Plattsburgh, New York
Date of Issue: June 22, 1899
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Frank Ottis Fournia, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Private Fournia gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire of the enemy.
