Title
Burnt Dollar Found after the USS Franklin (CV-13) Disaster
Description
A burnt and soiled U.S. one-dollar silver certificate note found on the deck of the USS Franklin after the bombing attack on March 19, 1945. Someone has written "USS Franklin March 1945" on the front in ink.
Collection
USS FRANKLIN CV13/CVA13/CVS13/AVT8
Context
Donated by Jack Surles. Surles was a Seaman 1/c aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13). Surles survived the March 19, 1945 attack and was retained after to bring the ship in for repair at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Accession #
2002.00022
