Frederick Franklin (1840 – May 10, 1873) was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1871 Korean Campaign.

Frederick H. Franklin was born in 1840 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

He, along with Boatswains Mate Alexander MacKenzie, Marine Private John Coleman, Ordinary Seaman Samuel F. Rogers and fellow Quartermaster William Troy in the attempt to save the life of Lieutenant Hugh McKee, who was mortally wounded in the action.

Colorado during the attack and capture of the Korean forts on 11 June 1871.

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