J. Franklin Bell

1856 – 1919

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J. Franklin Bell served the U.S. Army. J. was 62 years old.

Keepsakes

Headstone Front of J. Franklin Bell. Arlington National Cemetery.

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Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

9 September 1899 · Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Colonel, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers.

While in advance of his regiment charged 7 insurgents with his pistol and compelled the surrender of the captain and 2 privates under a close fire from the remaining insurgents concealed in a bamboo thicket.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army September 9, 1899 · Near Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Colonel, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 1735-A

In Our Keeping

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