World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph 'Joe' Francis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Norman, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
DUE TO HIS PROFICIENCY IN 5 LANGUAGES, WORKED IN CRYPTOGRAPHY AND MILTARY INTELLIGENCE. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR DEVISING TECHNIQUES TO BREAK ENEMY CODES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF CAPTAIN AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.