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Proud But Not Supported
Franklin Star was assigned to a land-clearing battalion with the Army Corps of Engineers, which was ironic because he considered himself an environmentalist. Coming home was especially memorable for Franklin, who was greeted at the concourse by his mom, dad, and a large group of friends.
We're proud that we went; we would never do it again. Nobody should have to do it.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Minneapolis, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1964 - 1972
Veteran Organization: VFW, American Legion
Franklin's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair.
Story Themes: 20th Engineer Brigade, American Legion, Army Corps of Engineers, Coming Home, Environmentalism, First Impressions, Franklin Star, Pride, Race, Reflection, Relationships, Shortimer, Shortimer Calendar, State Fair Interviews, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, Watch
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