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Ray Franklin was commissioned in the Marine Corps through the NROTC program at the University of Washington where he graduated in 1956. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ray M. Franklin, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Ray M. Franklin, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Franklin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Ray M. Franklin, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Franklin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.