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.
Keel Laid March 8 1942 - Launched December 7 1942 |
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- Covers Page 1 (1943-45)
Postmarks
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Locy Type |
1945-10-27 |
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1945 Navy Day "Victory Cancel"
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Locy Type |
1945-11-27 |
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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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