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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Franklin Banks

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Lewisport, Kentucky

Honored By

Mr. Glenn Hodges

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF CREW ABOARD HEAVY CRUISER USS MINNEAPOLIS CA-36. SAW COMBAT IN BATTLES OF BOUGAINVILLE FEBRUARY 20, 1942; SALAMAUA, MARCH 10, 1942; CORAL SEA, MAY 6-8, 1942; MIDWAY, JUNE 4-6, 1942 AND TASSAFARONGA, NOVEMBER 30, 1942. LATER, WENT TO DETACHMENT RINGBOLT, DECEMBER 1942 TO FEBRUARY 1943 AND FLORIDA ISLAND IN SOLOMON ISLANDS.