Name/Title
USS Franklin (CV-13) Life RingDescription
A white life ring with rope handles and "USS Franklin CV-13" printed in blue and black lettering.Use
A piece of survival safety equipment that is buoyant and able to be used as a flotation device in the water.Context
Donated by Medal of Honor recipient, Lt. Donald "Don" Gary. An engineering officer aboard the USS Franklin, Gary received the medal for his actions during the March 19, 1945 attack on the Franklin. Gary rescued several hundred sailors trapped in a compartment below decks, leading them in groups through the smoke and flames until all were topside.Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8Acquisition
Accession
2002.00023Source or Donor
USS FRANKLIN CV-13 Museum Association, Inc.Acquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
March 7, 2025