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William B. Franke
Male, Deceased Person
1894 – 1979
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Who was William B. Franke?
William Birrell Franke was United States Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Franke was born in Troy, New York and attended Pace College.
Franke was instrumental in developing and implementing new, modern technology for the United States Navy, including the use of nuclear-powered warships. He served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from 1954 to 1957.
He was awarded the Department of Defense's Distinguished Service Award and the Medal of Freedom for his work. He died in Vermont after complications from gall bladder surgery.
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- Born
- Apr 15, 1894
Troy - Also known as
- William Franke
- Education
- Pace University
- Died
- Jun 30, 1979
Rutland City
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on July 23, 2013
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