World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert R. Francotte
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
Stony Brook, New York
Honored By
Robert R. Francotte
Relationship
Self
Was at sea on merchant vessels from September 1939 to August 1945, under Belgian flag, for British Sea transport and for U.S. warship Administration. Was torpedoed March 27,1943; was the only officer saved.