Grady Franklin House

Grady Franklin House
Era Korean War
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Chief Petty Officer
Wall C
Wall Side 3
Row 2
Plaque Number 29

Chief Fire Control Technician

World War II, Korea

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Good Conduct W/4 Stars, China Service, American Defense Service, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign,

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War il Victory, Occupation Service (Asia), National Defense Service, Korean Service, Philippine Liberation w/2 Stars, United Nations Service

After North Atlantic convoy escort, Grady proceeded to the Pacific Theater of Operations. USS Alabama was credited with 22 Japanese kamikaze kills and shore bombardments.

"I never had a bad day."

USS Oklahoma BB-37
USS Alabama BB-60

Plaque Wall Map

Plaque wall map