Franklin Van Valkenburgh Military person

Franklin Van Valkenburgh (April 5, 1888 – December 7, 1941) was the last captain of the USS Arizona (BB-39). He was killed when the Arizona exploded and sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Personal facts

Franklin Van Valkenburgh
Birth dateApril 05, 1888
Birth place
Minneapolis
Date of deathDecember 07, 1941
Place of death
Hawaii , Killed in action

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Military person

award
Medal of Honor
military operations
Attack on Pearl Harbor
World War II
military branch
United States Navy
military commandDestroyer Squadron Five
service start1909
service end1941

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External resources

  1. http://history.navy.mil/danfs/v1/van_valkenburgh.htm
  2. http://www.cmohs.org
  3. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-v/f-vanvlk.htm