Franklin J. Phillips | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Harry Fisher |
| Born | October 20, 1874 McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 16, 1900 (aged 25) Peking, China |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Franklin J. Phillips (October 20, 1874 – July 16, 1900), also known as Harry Fisher, was a soldier and Marine, and after serving in the United States Marine Corps as a private, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Boxer Rebellion. Private Phillips was the first Marine whose Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously. Phillips is interred in Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport.