The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

FRANKLIN, FREDERICK

Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Portsmouth, N.H. Accredited to:  New Hampshire. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.

Citatian:

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.

 

 

 

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