Frederick Alber (June 28, 1838 – September 12, 1913) was a United States soldier who fought for the Union Army as a member of Company A, 17th Michigan Infantry during the American Civil War.

On February 21, 1865, he was recognized for his valor when Major General John G. Parks, commanding officer of the U.S. Ninth Army Corps, recommended him for the Medal of Honor.

[12][13] 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.In November 1999, U.S.

According to the November 10, 1999 edition of the Congressional Record – Senate, Abraham delivered the following addressed to his colleagues:[14] Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the late Frederick Alber of Lapeer County, MI.

Frederick Alber enlisted in the Seventeenth Michigan Infantry on July 2, 1862 at age 24 and served valiantly during the Civil War.