Grady Franklin House
Era | Korean War |
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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