USS Franks

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USS Franks (DD-554), a World War II-era Fletcher-class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy, was named after Medal of Honor recipient Acting Master's Mate William Joseph Franks.

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
1942-03-08T00:00:00Z
1942-03-08T00:00:00Z
keel laying
1946-05-31T00:00:00Z
1946-05-31T00:00:00Z
ship decommissioning
1943-07-30T00:00:00Z
1943-07-30T00:00:00Z
ship commissioning
1942-12-07T00:00:00Z
1942-12-07T00:00:00Z
ship launching
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USS Franks (DD-554) underway in the Pacific Ocean, in early 1945 (L45-102.03.01)USS Franks (DD-554) underway in the Pacific Ocean, in early 1945 (L45-102.03.01)
USS Franks (DD-554) underway at sea, circa in 1945USS Franks (DD-554) underway at sea, circa in 1945
USS Black Hawk (AD-9) at anchor at Pearl Harbor with six destroyers, in July 1945 (80-G-354885)USS Black Hawk (AD-9) at anchor at Pearl Harbor with six destroyers, in July 1945 (80-G-354885)
USS Franks (DD-554) underway in August 1943USS Franks (DD-554) underway in August 1943