Franklin, Frederick H. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Navy

Franklin, Frederick H.

ConflictKorean Expedition

Year of Action1871

Unit/CommandShip's Company D, USS Colorado

HometownPortsmouth, 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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Korean Expedition Year of Action: 1871

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Hall, William EdwardU.S. NavyConflict: World War II

Hathaway, Edward W.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

Houghton, Edward J.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

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