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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman First Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Franklin (CV-13)

    Action Date:

    October 30, 1944

    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 045 (January 31, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman First Class Leonard Kenneth Branch (NSN: 8337735), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving in the U.S.S. FRANKLIN (CV-13), on 30 October 1944, during action with the enemy. With the ship ablaze as a result of enemy aerial attacks, he assisted in jettisoning hot ready ammunition and in the evacuation of wounded from burning areas. His utter disregard of personal safety were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.