Marvin Lyle Franklin, Jr.
In Memoriam

Duty Position(s):
Assistant Relief Commander

Dates:
July 1966-February 1967

Brief Army History:
Enlisted September 1965

Units:
3rd US Infantry, Tomb Guard Platoon, Company E (Honor Guard), Ft Myer, VA
1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile), Vietnam 

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Awards / Decorations:
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Combat Infantryman's Badge

Campaigns:

Counteroffensive Phase II  (1966-1967)

Highest Rank:

Sergeant (E-5)


Home City / State:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Date of Birth:
July 15, 1945


Hobbies:
Automobiles: Rebuilding engines and restoration of vehicles and exhibitions.
Woodworking: Restoration and manufacturing of furniture, instillation of wood products

Heritage:
Enrolled member of the Ioway Indian Tribe, Kansas/Nebraska Reservation

Social Activities:
Car Club Member
Member of the Putnam City United Methodist Church
Senior DeMolay of the Bethany Masonic Lodge

Degrees/Schooling:
Graduate, Putnam City School District of Oklahoma City (1-12)


Killed in action August 31, 1967 at Binh Dinh, South Vietnam

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