William Joseph Franks

William Joseph Franks
Born1830
Pittsboro, North Carolina, US
DiedApril 18, 1880
Independence County, Arkansas, US
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1863 - 1865
RankActing Master's mate
UnitUSS Marmora
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Joseph Franks (1830 – April 18, 1880) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War.

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