Franklin Wharton

Franklin Wharton
Born(1767-07-23)July 23, 1767
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America
DiedSeptember 1, 1818(1818-09-01) (aged 51)
New York City, US
Place of burial
Trinity Churchyard New York City
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1798–1818
RankLieutenant Colonel
CommandsCommandant of the Marine Corps
ConflictsWar of 1812

Franklin Wharton (July 23, 1767 – September 1, 1818) was the third Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.

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