William Joseph Franks

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William Joseph Franks
Born1830 (1830)
Pittsboro, North Carolina, US
DiedApril 18, 1880(1880-04-18) (aged 49–50)
Independence County, Arkansas, US
AllegianceUnited States
Union
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1863 - 1865
RankActing Master's mate
UnitUSS Marmora
ConflictsAmerican 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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