Dick Franson's Lifetime
of Service to Our Nation & His Agenda:
Richard Vern 'Dick' Franson
First Sergeant Army of the United States (Retired)
• Selected Minnesota's Outstanding Soldier in 1975
P.O. Box 6449
Minneapolis, MN 55406-0449 Phone: (612) 729-6752
Fax: (612) 729-6752
A Proud Record:
 BA Degree — Public Administration with a Minor in Middle East Studies ~ 1976, M.S.U.
Retired Army First Sergeant ~ 23 Years
Retired Elected Minneapolis 12th Ward Alderman, 1965; 15 years city service
Retired U.S. Federal Appraiser, 1990
Three grown children — Terri,Todd & Tim
Dick Franson's Agenda
for Minnesota & The U.S.:
• Protecting Social Security & Medicare
Benefits & Deport Illegal Aliens
• Improve K-12 Educational Standards
• Oppose any cuts in Veteran's Health Care
• U.S. Constitutional Amendment to Protect Our Flag & Provide Security for U.S.
• Term Limits and a Balanced Budget
Amendment
• Create a National Health Insurance System
for All Americans
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Dick Franson is Proud
to have
Served
in War & Peace!
Richard Vern (“Dick”) Franson First Sergeant DICK FRANSON
Army of the United States
(Retired)
Served During Vietnam &
Korean Wars
Military Honors Awarded:
Army Meritorious Service Medal, 1977-1987
Navy Seabee Combat Action Ribbon (Vietnam), 1969-1970
Navy Unit Commendation (Vietnam), 1969-1970
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (Vietnam) 1969-1970
Army Good Conduct Medal, 1950-1953
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, 1971-1989
German Occupational Service Medal, 1952-1953
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze
Star, Army: 1950-1953; Navy: 1969-1970 (2)
Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, 1969-1970 with U.S. Navy Seabees
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze
Hourglass, 1971-1981
Army Service Ribbon, 1981
Cold War Medal, Army: 1950-1953; Navy: 1969-1970;
U.S.A.R.:1971-1989;Pending Award (3)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, 1969-1970
Meritorious Unit Commendation, 91st Training
Division, 1987; Ft. Baker, CA
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm, 1969-1970 (Navy Seabees)
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal with Bronze Palm,
1969-1970 (Navy Seabees)
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In Minnesota & The U.S.
MEET
1ST SGT (RETIRED)
ARMY (“AUS”)
Dick Franson
(Born in Little Falls, MN - 1929) (Raised in South Minneapolis)
Former Alderman 12th Ward Minneapolis, MN; Decorated Combat Veteran * Seabees* U.S. Army; 41 Years State, Federal, Military Service; Member of Navy Seabee Vets of America, Island X-2, MN
Franson Enlists in Navy Seabees
January 25, 1969
By Stephen Hartgen Minneapolis Star Staff Writer
Former 12th Ward Alderman Richard V. Franson, 40, has enlisted in the Navy and has requested duty in Vietnam, it was learned Friday.
Franson's father, Verner, said his son enlisted last week in the Navy Seabees, the Navy's construction wing, and plans to make a career of the Navy.
In September, Franson announced his intention to run for mayor of Minneapolis if Arthur Naftalin did not seek re-election to the post. With Naftalin's withdrawal, he was considered one of several possible DFL candidates.
His father said Franson has abandoned plans to run for the office, and does not plan any further political career in the city.
He said his son is stationed at the Seabee training center in Gulfport, Miss., where he will complete his basic training in 60 days and then be sent to Vietnam. He said his son hopes to receive a commission.
** Franson, DFL alderman from 1963 to 1965, ran for re-election in 1965 but was defeated by Arne Carlson. Franson charged Carlson had violated the state Corrupt Practices Act. The state Supreme Court, however, upheld Carlson's victory. **
Amended Printing: Feb. 2009 |
Mayor MPLS
