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Historical records matching Franklin Van Valkenburgh, Captain USS Arizona, Medal of Honor
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About Franklin Van Valkenburgh, Captain USS Arizona, Medal of Honor
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh (NSN: 0-7187), United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in action, outstanding heroism, and utter disregard of his own safety above and beyond the call of duty during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on 7 December 1941. As Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. ARIZONA (BB-39), Captain Van Valkenburgh gallantly fought his ship until the U.S.S. ARIZONA blew up from magazine explosions and a direct bomb hit on the bridge which resulted in the loss of his life.
Action Date: 7-Dec-41
Service: Navy
Rank: Captain
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Arizona (BB-39)
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Franklin Van Valkenburgh, Captain USS Arizona, Medal of Honor's Timeline
| 1888 |
April 5, 1888
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Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN
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| 1914 |
1914
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Milwaukee, WI, United States
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| 1916 |
1916
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Hackensack, NJ, United States
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February 5, 1919
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| 1941 |
December 7, 1941
Age 53
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Pearl Harbor, Honolulu County, HI, United States
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December 7, 1941
Age 53
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Pearl Harbor, Oahu, HI
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