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Franklin
West
Troup
February 8, 1921

–

January 16, 2014

Born:

Decatur

, 

Alabama

Home:

Decatur

, 

Alabama

Buried: 

Decatur

, 

Alabama

Cemetery:

Decatur City Cemetery

Franklin Troup became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down seven enemy aircraft in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 29 (VF-29)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin West Troup, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY-NINE (VF-29), in action against the enemy during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 29 (VF-29)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin West Troup, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWENTY-NINE (VF-29), in action against the enemy during World War II.