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Navy Federal Credit Union
Franklin
Taylor
Gabriel
July 2, 1922

–

Born:

St. Louis

, 

Missouri

Home:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

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

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant, Junior Grade

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 2 (VF-2)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant, Junior Grade Franklin Taylor Gabriel, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron TWO (VF-2), during World War II.