Frank Gaffney (Medal of Honor)

Frank Joseph Gaffney (December 18, 1883 May 25, 1948) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I. He was considered "the second bravest man in the U. S. Army."

Frank J. Gaffney
Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1883-12-18)December 18, 1883
Buffalo, New York, US
DiedMay 25, 1948(1948-05-25) (aged 64)
Place of Burial
United German and French Cemetery Buffalo, New York
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate First Class
Service number1214882
UnitCompany G, 108th Infantry, 27th Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
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