The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Fort Fisher Medal of Honor Winner-- Frank L. Wilcox

Frank L. Wilcox (Nov, 1830-Nov. 16, 1898)

From list of USS Minnesota crew on Jan. 1, 1865.

In it, he is listed as an ordinary seaman, enlisted April 28, 1864 at Hampton Roads for a 2 years 5 months term of enlistment at age 33. He came over from the Army. His civilian occupation was bookmaker and had hazel eyes, brown hair, and fair complexion. He originally served as a private in Co. C, 48th New York.

Looking at the list, I saw that several other Minnesota sailors had transferred from the 48th New York Infantry. It sure would be interesting to know what caused this transfer.

He won a Medal of Honor at Fort Fisher and there is a picture of his grave.

From Faded Footsteps www.FadedFootsteps.com

also www.tfoenander.com/minnesota.htm

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