Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 3rd Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

August 26th, 1944

General Orders No. 10, Headquarters 3rd Tank Battalion (26 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 3rd Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, U.S. Army (Company A, 3rd Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

January 26th, 1945

Citation:
"For heroic achievement in connecction with military operatons against an enemy of the United States in BELGIUM on 19 December 1944. During an engagement with the enemy in the vicinity of FOY, BELGIUM, a tank was hit and set afire by a shell of an enemy 88 mm gun, wounding two of the crew members so severely they were unable to escape. with utter disregard for his personal safety, with the potential danger of exploding gasoline and ammunition, Corporal
FRANKLIN, the tank gunner, with the assistance of the tank driver, removed the two wounded men from the blazing vehicle to a place of safety where they administered first aid. After insuring that the injured men were proprly cared for by medical aid personnel, Corporal FRANKLIN left the scene with the intention of returning to friendly lines. To this date, however, he has not rejoined his organization and has been reported missing in action. The courageous and unselfish actions of Corporal FRANKLIN, in the face of grave danger, reflect great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States."

General Orders No. 24, Headquarters 10th Armored Division (26 January 1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)