Frederick L. Conklin (first name also spelled Fredric; April 12, 1888[1] – December 25, 1974)[2] was an American football player and coach, medical doctor and naval officer.

He received the Legion of Honor for establishing a mobile hospital in New Caledonia in 1942 and later presented John F. Kennedy with a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in rescuing members of the crew of the PT 109.

He received the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements in establishing the mobile hospital.

He also served on the staff of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in July 1945 as liaison officer of the Fifth Marine Division assigned to the Sixth Army for the planned invasion of Japan.

[4] On June 12, 1944, Conklin presented Lt. John F. Kennedy with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism in rescuing members of the crew of the PT 109.

[12] At the end of World War II, Conklin was placed in command of the U.S Navy special hospital in Palm Beach, Florida.