U.S. Navy
Frederick H. Franklin
ConflictKorean Expedition
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandShip's Company D, USS Colorado
BirthplacePortsmouth, New Hampshire
Citation
On board the USS 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.
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