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NH 100046 Frank Woodrow O'Flaherty (1918-1942)

Frank Woodrow O'Flaherty (1918-1942)
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Title: Frank Woodrow O'Flaherty (1918-1942)
Caption: Frank Woodrow O'Flaherty (1918-1942) View taken prior to USNR Enlistment (September 25, 1940) Appointed Ensign, USNR, September 12, 1941; Assigned to Scouting Squadron Six (VS-6), February 5, 1942. Awarded Navy Cross (Post.) (Battle of Midway). Executed while P.O.W. on board MAKIGUMO (Japanese DD, 1940-1943). circa June 6, 1942. USS O'FLAHERTY (DE-340) is named for him.
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Catalog #: NH 100046
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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