Having actually gone "Missing" on the above date, he was not officially declared by the military as being dead until January 17, 1946.
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Franklin served as a Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class, U.S.S. Herring (SS-233), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in Milton, Sussex County, Delaware prior to the war.
The U.S.S. Herring was sunk by Japanese shore defense batteries from Matua Island during the war.
Franklin was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 2585528
The Herring received five battle stars for her service in World War II.
Bio & Family Links by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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Having actually gone "Missing" on the above date, he was not officially declared by the military as being dead until January 17, 1946.
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Franklin served as a Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class, U.S.S. Herring (SS-233), U.S. Navy during World War II.
He resided in Milton, Sussex County, Delaware prior to the war.
The U.S.S. Herring was sunk by Japanese shore defense batteries from Matua Island during the war.
Franklin was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking.
He was awarded a Purple Heart.
Service # 2585528
The Herring received five battle stars for her service in World War II.
Bio & Family Links by:
Russell S. "Russ" Pickett
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