Background
Frederick H. Franklin was born in 1840 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Frederick H. Franklin was born in 1840 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
He, along with Bosun"s Mate Alexander MacKenzie, Marine Private John Coleman, Ordinary Seaman Samuel F. Rogers and fellow Quartermaster William Troy in the attempt to save the life of Lieutenant Hugh McKee, who was mortally wounded in the action. Lieutenant McKee was not eligible for the medal as an officer He is buried in Proprietors" Cemetery, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.