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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Fred B. Franklin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Atlanta, Georgia

Honored By

Ms. June Culberson

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served on the USS Atlanta, CL-51, in the Midway Campaign, June 4-6, 1942; Solomon Islands Campaign, August 7, 1942 to September 2, 1942. In action with the enemy on August 24, 1942. 3rd Battle of the Savo Sound, as a unit of Task Force 67. Wounded in the line of duty on November 13, 1942 and lost one eye. Shrapnel still in his body.