Franklin L. Wilcox

Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy

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American Civil War• Second Battle of Fort Fisher

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Franklin L. Wilcox was a U.S. sailor stationed aboard the USS Minnesota during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts