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U.S. Navy · United States 
Frederick Franklin
Quartermaster
1840 – 1873
Quartermaster Frederick Franklin served the U.S. Navy. Frederick was 33 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Quartermaster
Medal of Honor
11 June 1871 · USS Colorado, Korean forts · Quartermaster, U.S. Navy.
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.
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.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
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.
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.
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