Joseph Frantz (soldier)
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 |
| Branch | 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 |
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.
Frantz joined the army from Indiana in August 1862, and was discharged in July 1865.