United States Marine Corps Officer. He authored the United States Military Code of Conduct in 1955, which is recited by every member of the armed forces. It was written in the attempt when soldiers were captured, they would not divulge any secrets to their captors. The Marine Corps was attempting to deter "any future breaches of security by devising a formal code of personal honor for everyone in uniform". President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the executive order making the Code of Conduct (CoC) the official credo for all servicemen and women. Few changes have been made to the code in its fifty plus year history. A revision was made in 1977 to Article I. The article originally stated; "I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense". It was changed to include the many women who are in the military. He was a champion marksman, historian and was deputy director of Marine Corps museums from 1972 to 1991. He was the recipient of the Navy Cross, two Bronze Stars, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal. At the time of his service, the Marine Corps required marines to have three names, so he adopted Franklin as a first name but seldom used it.
United States Marine Corps Officer. He authored the United States Military Code of Conduct in 1955, which is recited by every member of the armed forces. It was written in the attempt when soldiers were captured, they would not divulge any secrets to their captors. The Marine Corps was attempting to deter "any future breaches of security by devising a formal code of personal honor for everyone in uniform". President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the executive order making the Code of Conduct (CoC) the official credo for all servicemen and women. Few changes have been made to the code in its fifty plus year history. A revision was made in 1977 to Article I. The article originally stated; "I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense". It was changed to include the many women who are in the military. He was a champion marksman, historian and was deputy director of Marine Corps museums from 1972 to 1991. He was the recipient of the Navy Cross, two Bronze Stars, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal. At the time of his service, the Marine Corps required marines to have three names, so he adopted Franklin as a first name but seldom used it.
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