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JAMES A FRANKLIN

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JAMES ANTHONY FRANKLIN

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JAMES A FRANKLIN

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POSTED ON 1.27.2024

POSTED BY: Ed Klek

True Hero

After reading the DSC citation, your family, fellow soldiers have to be proud.
Rest in peace.
Ed Klek

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POSTED ON 7.4.2022

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Distinguished Service Cross citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever…..

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POSTED ON 1.26.2022

POSTED BY: Donnq Moore

Happy Heavenly Birthday

You will forever remain in our hearts and prayers

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POSTED ON 1.21.2022

POSTED BY: ANON

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SP4 James Anthony Franklin was KIA during Operation Wayne Grey, near Ben Het Village.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH

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POSTED ON 1.27.2021

POSTED BY: Dennis Wriston

I'm proud of our Vietnam Veterans

Specialist Four James Anthony Franklin, Served with the Reconnaissance Platoon, Company E, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

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