Bombing of the USS Franklin aircraft carrier
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My grandfather witnessed this attack aboard the U.S.S. Wasp CV-18. He's a stern man hardly ever let his emotions get to him, but he said that day feeling so helpless as the ship was constantly bombed, he and a few oher guys broke down and cried. The aftermath was surreal with all the twisted metal from the heat was so grotesque to look at.
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Essex class sure was hard to kill
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My Dad was on this ship also. Daniel Killmer from Jersey City, NJ
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My Uncle Otis Corbett gave his life on this day Please rember all who served and gave the ultumate sacrifice,
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My uncle was killed in that attack.
7 months ago 2
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Great great uncle died on this ship that day..... Private Conrad (Conard) Roysten..... Never knew him.... Just makes me sad to think that since he was 24.... He'd still be alive right now.... But no.... Day 1: Killed in an explosion........
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my dad was on the franklin. he worked on the flight deck. he died in 1987. I never realized what he went thru.His name was Richard Marsh, he was from Honesdale Pennsylvania.
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My uncle was in an Avenger squadron on the Franklin when this happened. He was unhurt but described incredible carnage. He passed away in 1987.
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my grandfather was on this ship he worked down on the engine with other men but was trapped when the bombing started. luckily it didnt sink because we wouldnt have him right now. now hes living happily in his mid eighties in utica ohio.
kmanmoyer 9 months ago 3
@kmanmoyer My grandfather also worked in the engine room of the Franklin when it was bombed. His name was Leo Drouin and he lived in CT until 1989.
jeffdrouin 7 months ago 2