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First Name: Keyro

Last Name: Atanasoff

Birthplace: Steelton, PA, US

Gender: Male

Branch: Navy (present)

Rating: Ship's Serviceman (Barber) Petty Officer 3rd Class

Home of Record: Steelton, PA




Date of Birth: 14 October 1914

Date of Death: 19 March 1945

Rank or Rate: Petty Officer Third Class

Years Served: 1941-1945
Keyro Atanasoff

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Keyro Atanasoff
Petty Officer Third Class, United States Navy

United States Navy petty officer third class who was killed at sea while serving on board USS Franklin (CV-13). While maneuvering within 50 miles of the Japanese mainland, Franklin was attacked by Japanese bombers, starting a major fire on the flight deck. Over 700 of the ship's crew were killed.



Honoree ID: 87465   Created by: MHOH

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