Rank/Rate	Motor Machinist's Mate, Third Class
Service Number	02585528
Birth Date	March 14, 1921
From	Camden, New Jersey
Decorations	Purple Heart
Submarine	USS Herring (SS-233)
Loss Date	June 1, 1944
Location	Near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles
Circumstances	Sunk by gunfire from shore batteries
Remarks	Franklin was born in Merchantville, New York.

Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

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