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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Hershel Willie Franks

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cypress Inn, Tennessee

Honored By

Hassie Faye Franks

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DROVE A LIGHT TANK IN AN OVERSEAS THEATRE RECEIVING ORDER FROM THE TANK COMMANDER THROUGH AN INNER PHONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. HE PERFORMED FIRST ECHELON MAINTENANCE ON ALL TANKS DRIVEN. WE WAS WOUNDED IN EFERDING, AUSTRIA WHILE SERVING IN THE ANTI-TANK COMPANY, 329TH INFANTRY.