Franklin W. Gunther, beloved husband of Ruth (Schmidt) Gunther for 63 years. Loving father of Chris (Kathy) Gunther, Mark (Dorinda) Gunther and Tess (Marty) Heffernan. Peepaw to 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. Age 88. A true member of the greatest generation, he was a naval aviator in WWII and recipient of the Navy Cross. Raised a family while in retail in Dayton, Ohio and later years spent in real estate in Jacksonville, Florida. Resident of SEM Laurels in retirement. Visitation will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am at St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to St. Andrew Church, Milford. John H Evans Funeral Home.
Florida Times Union, Sept 16 2010
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin William Gunther, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VTB-85), attached to the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), during operations against enemy Japanese Fleet units at Kure, Japan, on 28 July 1945. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from many combat ships and shore batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gunther courageously pressed home a low-altitude bombing attack and scored a damaging hit on the stern of the battleship HARUNA. His skillful airmanship, intrepid spirit and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Florida Times Union, Sept 16 2010
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin William Gunther, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VTB-85), attached to the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), during operations against enemy Japanese Fleet units at Kure, Japan, on 28 July 1945. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from many combat ships and shore batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gunther courageously pressed home a low-altitude bombing attack and scored a damaging hit on the stern of the battleship HARUNA. His skillful airmanship, intrepid spirit and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC
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Franklin W. Gunther, beloved husband of Ruth (Schmidt) Gunther for 63 years. Loving father of Chris (Kathy) Gunther, Mark (Dorinda) Gunther and Tess (Marty) Heffernan. Peepaw to 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. Age 88. A true member of the greatest generation, he was a naval aviator in WWII and recipient of the Navy Cross. Raised a family while in retail in Dayton, Ohio and later years spent in real estate in Jacksonville, Florida. Resident of SEM Laurels in retirement. Visitation will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 am at St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to St. Andrew Church, Milford. John H Evans Funeral Home.
Florida Times Union, Sept 16 2010
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin William Gunther, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VTB-85), attached to the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), during operations against enemy Japanese Fleet units at Kure, Japan, on 28 July 1945. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from many combat ships and shore batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gunther courageously pressed home a low-altitude bombing attack and scored a damaging hit on the stern of the battleship HARUNA. His skillful airmanship, intrepid spirit and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC
(47806468)
Florida Times Union, Sept 16 2010
Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin William Gunther, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Torpedo Plane in Torpedo Bombing Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VTB-85), attached to the U.S.S. SHANGRI-LA (CV-38), during operations against enemy Japanese Fleet units at Kure, Japan, on 28 July 1945. Despite intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire from many combat ships and shore batteries, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Gunther courageously pressed home a low-altitude bombing attack and scored a damaging hit on the stern of the battleship HARUNA. His skillful airmanship, intrepid spirit and unwavering devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC
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