World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Robert E. Francis
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Robert A. Francis
Relationship
Grandson
MARINE ELECTRICIAN FOR THE UNITED STATES NAVY. REPAIRED SHIPS DAMAGED IN COMBAT. WORKED AT BROOKLYN NAVY YARD. HE WAS ALSO WORKING ON THE NORMANDY THE DAY OF THE EXPLOSION AND FIRE. LATER ASSISTED FBI AGENTS IN INVESTIGATION.