Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Korean Campaign 1871 - U.S. Navy
Frederick H Franklin
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: Korean Campaign 1871
- Unit/Command:
Ship's Company D,
U.S.S. Colorado - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 11, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Korean Forts, Korea
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the attack and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New Hampshire
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1840, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH, United States
- Died: May 10, 1873, Portsmouth, NH, United States
- Buried: Proprietors Cemetery (MH), Portsmouth, NH, United States