| Frederick Franklin | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | 1840 |
| Died | 1873 (aged 32–33) |
| Place of birth | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Place of death | Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Place of burial | Proprietors' Cemetery Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Colorado (1856) |
| Battles/wars | Ganghwa Island, Korean Expedition |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frederick Franklin (1840–1873) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1871 Korean Campaign.
Biography[]
Frederick H. Franklin was born in 1840 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
He, along with Bosun's Mate Alexander MacKenzie, Marine Private John Coleman, Ordinary Seaman Samuel F. Rogers and fellow Quartermaster William Troy in the attempt to save the life of Lieutenant Hugh McKee, who was mortally wounded in the action. Lieutenant McKee was not eligible for the medal as an officer.
He is buried in Proprietors' Cemetery Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Portsmouth, N.H. Accredited to: New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the attack and capture of the Korean forts on 11 June 1871. Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved.
See also[]
References[]
- "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
- "Frederick Franklin". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19857. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
- "Home of Heroes". http://www.homeofheroes.com/moh/citations_1900_wars/k_franklin.html. Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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