WW2 Chapter 95 - Franklin's Seventh Division Patches




Discharge Form (click to enlarge)

After returning home to Connecticut, Franklin reportedly burned his army uniform and rarely talked about any of his experiences again. Although he was awarded a Victory Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, an Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars, he apparently disposed of those items as well.



Dress Uniform Patches and Infantrymen Pin

However, perhaps in honor of the men that he fought with, he kept his 7th Division patches and his Combat Infantrymen Pin.