Frederick Alber

Frederick Alber (June 28, 1838 – September 12, 1913) was a soldier in the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for valor in action.

Biography
Alber was born on June 28, 1838 in Germany, and enlisted in the US Army in July 1862. In 1864, while serving as a Private in Company A of the 17th Michigan Infantry during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, he rescued an officer from his regiment who had been captured by Confederate troops, and captured two of the Confederates.

He died in September 12, 1913 and is buried in Oregon Township Cemetery in Lapeer County, Michigan.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 17th Michigan Infantry. Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. Entered service at: Manchester, Mich. Born: 1838, Germany. Date of issue: July 30, 1896.

Citation:

"Bravely rescued Lt. Charles H. Todd of his regiment who had been captured by a party of Confederates by shooting down one, knocking over another with the butt of his musket, and taking them both prisoners."