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William J. Franks
1830 – 1880
William J. Franks served the U.S. Navy. William was 50 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
5 March 1864 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Served on board the U.S.S. Marmora off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864. Embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Franks landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.
32, 16 April 1864.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864.
Served on board the U.S.S. Marmora off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864. Embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Franks landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun despite enemy rifle fire which cut the gun carriage and rammer contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement.
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