Frank Bell joined the Navy in Wesloaco, TX. at the age of 17. He served on the SLC from 1942 until 1946 & was in the 5th Division. At the end of WWII, he was part of the crew that participated in "Operation Crossroads".

He received 9 medals during his time in the service.

Remembered by Anthony R. Wiederholt, S1c
#1 in Ice Machine Station, 1942-44
Remembered by Bertram J. Edgar
Operation Crossroads Veterans

Frank attended the following SLC Reunions:   1985  1987  2002  2003  2004  2006

Below is a picture of the model of the SLC that Frank built out of heavy aluminum. He has taken it to several SLC Association reunions. It measures 9' 3" in length; 26" in width; 48" in height, and weighs 200 pounds.

He built it in his spare time over a period of three years. The detail is remarkable.
The Model has it's "Own Room" in Frank & Nola's home