FRANKS DD 554

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Fletcher Class Destroyer Keel Laid March 8 1942 - Launched December 7 1942 USS FRANKS DD-554 Commissioned July 30 1943 - Decommissioned May 31 1946 Struck from Naval Register December 1 1972 Sold August 1 1973 for scrap

Naval Covers

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1. Covers Page 1     (1943-45)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

Locy Type 2(n) Oct 27, 1945

1945-10-27

1945 Navy Day "Victory Cancel"

 

Locy Type 2(n)

1945-11-27

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Locy Type 2z*

1944-10-15

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Other Information

FRANKS received nine battle stars for World War II service

NAMESAKE - William Joseph Franks (1830 - ?)
Franks enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 16, 1863. He distinguished himself in action at Yazoo City, Mississippi on March 5 1864 when he and his shipmates from the USS MARMORA (1862) landed a 12-pound howitzer to defend the city, which was threatened by strong Confederate forces. He and his group were in the thickest of the fighting, but it was never enough to drive them from their cannon. The actions of Franks and his men came to play the most important role in maintaining the Union position. Franks received the Medal of Honor and promoted to Acting Master’s Mate in recognition of his gallantry

 

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