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Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
Frederick C. Billard
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Who was Frederick C. Billard?
Frederick C. Billard was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Spanish-American War.
What did Frederick C. Billard do to receive the Medal of Honor?
Billard received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 21, 1898, during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, where he volunteered for a dangerous mission to destroy a Spanish ship.
What ship was Frederick C. Billard serving on during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba?
Billard was serving on the USS Iowa during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
When did Frederick C. Billard receive the Medal of Honor?
Frederick C. Billard received the Medal of Honor on September 13, 1899.
What was Frederick C. Billard's rank at the time of receiving the Medal of Honor?
At the time of receiving the Medal of Honor, Frederick C. Billard held the rank of Chief Boatswain's Mate.
Frederick C. Billard