Franklin “Jerry” Gerald Waters

Age: 24
Branch: USN
Rank(s): SN, BM1
Unit: ST2
Station: Little Creek, VA

Fallen on: 18 Nov 1971
Location: Suffolk, VA
Era: Vietnam
Campaign: Training

Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for Valor and Gold Star, Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor and Gold Star, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/bronze star, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/ Silver and Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam RVN Gallantry Cross w/bronze star, Republic of Vietnam RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action 1 C Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal.

Hometown: Savannah, GA

Details:
BM1 Waters died during parachute training when his chute opened late.