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ax2 jim franklin

biography

Jim served in the Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. He was an ASW air crewman in P3 Orion patrol planes. After he was honorably discharged, he continued to serve when he returned through the Pontiac VFW for many years, namely as District 7 Commander for two years and in the Pontiac American Legion. 

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decorations

Badges: Navy Aircrew Badge
Medals (L-R): Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Patches: Patrol Squadron 47 Tab, Battle "E" Patch
Stripes: Service Stripe (1)

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