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Service Profile
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Rank
- Corporal
- Service Era
- American Indian Wars
- Medals Recorded
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Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
Helped repel an attack on the mail at Fort Griffin
Franklin M. McDonald, also recorded as Franklin M. McDonnold, was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 1850. He served as a private in Company G, 11th U.S. Infantry.
On 5 August 1872, at Fort Griffin, Texas, McDonald distinguished himself in repelling an attack on the mail. His Medal of Honor citation recognized his gallantry in that action.
He received the medal on 31 August 1872. The award was accredited to Fort Griffin. His citation preserves the infantry private's recognition for defending the mail during the Army's western campaigns.
Medal of Honor citation
Gallantry in defeating Indians who attacked the mail.
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