Frank Greenwood (naval officer)
- Frank Greenwood (naval officer)
Infobox Military Person
name = Frank Greenwood
born = birth date|1915|1|10
died = death date and age|1942|11|12|1915|1|10
placeofbirth = Methuen, Massachusetts
placeofdeath = Caribbean Sea
caption =
nickname =
allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1940–42
rank = Lieutenant (j.g.)
branch = United States Naval Reserve
commands =
unit = USS "Erie" (PG-50)
battles =
awards =
Frank Greenwood was born in Methuen, Massachusetts, on 10 January 1915 and enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve on 17 July 1940. He was later appointed Midshipman, received training at the Naval Reserve Midshipman's School, and commissioned on 12 December 1940. Lieutenant (j.g.) Greenwood was killed 12 November 1942 when his ship "Erie" (PG-50) was torpedoed while on convoy duty in the Caribbean.
Namesake
In 1943, the destroyer escort USS "Greenwood" (DE-679) was named in honor of Lt.(j.g.) Greenwood, sponsored by his mother, Mrs. Laura Greenwood.
ee also
References
:DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g8/greenwood.htm
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