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USS Franklin Arrives In New York Harbor, Flag Flying
78 years ago, on 28 April 1945, USS Franklin pulled into her berth at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Her ten thousand-mile-plus journey was over.
Read MoreHighlights From “ACTION REPORT: TASK GROUP 58.2
Here are my thoughts on the Task Group 58.2 Action Report 14 March to 24 March 1945.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Arrives Pearl Harbor 3 April 1945
More than 50 Navy WAVES and various dignataries ran for cover when USS Franklin smacked the dock at Pearl Harbor.
Read MoreMarch 25th Is National Medal of Honor Day
As I learn more about the stories of the crews of USS Franklin and the ships that came to her aid on 19 March 1945, I am confronted with truly awe-inspiring acts of bravery and sacrifice. Lt. Commander Joseph O’Callahan, the first priest or chaplain to receive the Medal of Honor, and Lt. (j.g) Donald Gary, a Mustang who rose through the ranks, would each be presented with the Medal of Honor. We can learn a great deal about courage and leadership from their actions.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Deck Log 24 March 1945-Return to Ulithi
Formed in column as follows: WASP, ENTERPRISE, FRANKLIN, AND SANTA FE, distance 1500 yards. Destroyers formed flank screen.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Deck Log 23 March 1945-Repairs Continue
1500 salvaged Sugar George radar antenna placed on port side of stack and put in commission along with P. P. I. on bridge
Read MoreUSS Franklin Deck Log 22 March 1945-Making Franklin As Shipshape As Possible
Steaming as before. 1215 USS Potter (DD 538 ) came alongside starboard to transfer coffee and registered mail.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Deck Log 21 March 1945-Steaming As Before
Steaming as before. 1201 unidentified air radar contact bearing on port quarter, distant 20 miles. 1202 changed speed to 20 knots.
Read MoreUSS Franklin Deck Log 20 March 1945-With A Little Help From Her Friends
1507 ship under attack by single-engine Japanese fighter plane (ZEKE).
Read MoreUSS Franklin 19 March 1945 Deck Log-“…Took Two Bomb Hits…”
0708 Ship Under Attack By Enemy Aircraft. Took two bomb hits, first bomb hit flight deck frame 68, exploded hangar deck frame 82; second bomb hit flight deck frame 133, exploded frame 142. 0709 general quarters. 0712 set condition ZEBRA.
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