b. 1840 Portsmouth, New Hampshire. d. 10/05/1873 Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/06/1871 Korea.
1871 Korean Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Quartermaster on board the “USS Colorado”. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the attack and capture of the Korean forts on June 11, 1871. His citation reads “Assuming command of Company D, after Lt. McKee was wounded, Franklin handled the company with great credit until relieved”. His Medal was issued in February 8, 1872. He was one of 15 United States sailors and marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor for this little-known American military action.
MOH CITATION:
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.
BURIAL LOCATION: PROPRIETORS BURYING GROUND, PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
PROPRIETORS 49D.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
