Francis served as a Fireman First Class, USS Belknap (DD-251), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine prior to the war.
Francis "Died Of Wounds" two days after the Belknap was hit by a Japanese kamikaze off Luzon during the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Francis was buried at sea.
Service # 2091912
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
Francis served as a Fireman First Class, USS Belknap (DD-251), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine prior to the war.
Francis "Died Of Wounds" two days after the Belknap was hit by a Japanese kamikaze off Luzon during the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Francis was buried at sea.
Service # 2091912
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Maine.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement