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Honoring memory of Frank C. Frantzen
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The United States of America honors the memory of Frank C. Frantzen This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States. Signed by Jimmy Carter - President of the United States

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Units

The insignia of the 44th Bomb Group.

44th Bomb Group

  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment
B-24 Liberators of the 44th Bomb Group line up for takeoff at Shipdham in 1943. The 'Flying Eight-Ball' emblem of the 68th Bomb Squadron is visible on the nose of the leading aircraft. Image stamped with field press censor, 1943. Press Agency photograph- original printed caption has been removed.

68th Bomb Squadron

  • Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

Frank C. Frantzen Passport Photo

Frank Charles Frantzen

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 32887729
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Tail Gunner

Aircraft

42-94892

  • Aircraft Type: B-24 Liberator
  • Nicknames: Battlin Baby
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 68th Bomb Squadron

Locations

Politz

  • Site type: Other
  • Known as: Police

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Found while emptying the house in Oceanside, New York (Long Island) where Frank lived after the war with his wife and four children until his passing in 1976.