World War II Honoree

Franklin R. Moore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Xenia, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON MAY 1, 1946 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF (THIRD TIER) AUTOMOTIVE, WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC (965). DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON NOVEMBER 2, 1946 BOUND FOR ALASKA TERRITORY. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH THE 210TH ORDNANCE MEDIUM AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE COMPANY. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON MAY 15, 1947 AT CAMP STONEMAN, CALIFORNIA. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.