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WWII USS Franklin
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Published 33 months ago
THIS AMERICAN - An interview with Veteran and Survivor of the USS Franklin (1945). Blanchard became part of an iconic photograph of battle at sea when he was given last rites by the Franklin's chaplin - Father Joseph O'Callahan. Before the... more
THIS AMERICAN - An interview with Veteran and Survivor of the USS Franklin (1945). Blanchard became part of an iconic photograph of battle at sea when he was given last rites by the Franklin's chaplin - Father Joseph O'Callahan. Before the photo Lt. Gary saved Blanchard and 300 other sailors when he descended a ladder inside the ventillation system to show them the route to safety. Both O'Callahan and Gary received the Medal of Honor. A ME3TV.org interview from buzzcreek.com where other WWII stories are listed.Note: One photo in this feature shows two carriers on fire. That photo is from 1944 (the prior year) and shows the Franklin and USS Beleau Wood burning from kamikazi attacks. More about this video and links to references are at ussocallahan.blogspot.com. less
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