Background
Briggs, Franklin Henry was born on March 7, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Edwin Charles Briggs and Anna Maud Brandt.
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Franklin Henry Briggs
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Education
Student, University Colorado, Boulder, 1951. Bachelor, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1955.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to captain, 1976. Deck and gunnery United States Ship Essex (CVA-9), San Diego, 1955—1958. Assistant plans officer Commander Naval Forces, Yokosuka, Japan, 1958—1961.
Operations officer United States Ship Paul Revere (APA-248), San Diego, 1961—1963. Counter Intelligence Corps instructor Anti-Air Warfare Defense Center, Dams Neck, Virginia, 1963—1966. Ship employment officer Amphibious Force, Pacific, Subic Bay, Philippines, 1966—1968.
Commanding officer Naval Reserve Center, Scotia, New York, 1968—1970. Executive officer United States Ship Anchorage, San Diego, 1970—1972. Manpower director Commander 6th Naval District, 1970—1972.
Deputy Commander Naval Reserve Readiness Command, Washington, 1974—1978. Commander Cleveland Readiness Command, 1978—1979.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Ikenobo International, Dicken's Fellowship.
Interests
Connections
Married Chizuko Imaoka, August 28, 1960.
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Political Party
Conservative Party
Education
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1951
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1955
Career
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1955
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1955 - 1958
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1958 - 1961
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1961 - 1963
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1963 - 1966
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1966 - 1968
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1968 - 1970
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1970 - 1972
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1970 - 1972
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1974 - 1978
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1976
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1978 - 1979
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Awards
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Decorated Vietnam Campaign medal with 10 stars, Navy Commendation medal with Combat V, Gold star, Cross of Gallantry, Expeditionary medal, Quemay-Matsu.Decorated Vietnam Campaign medal with 10 stars, Navy Commendation medal with Combat V, Gold star, Cross of Gallantry, Expeditionary medal, Quemay-Matsu.