Earl Newlan Franklin | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 26, 1917 Joliet, Illinois |
| Died | November 11, 2003 (aged 86) Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1973 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War. |
| Spouse(s) | Marion T. Franklin (nee Hall) |
| Children | 1 (James M.) |
Colonel Earl Newlan Franklin (January 26, 1917 – November 11, 2003) was born in Joliet, Illinois. He is one of the original Tuskegee Airmen,[1] along with his brother George.
Franklin was a graduate of the second Tuskegee class and stayed on the base as a flight instructor and pilot. He saw active service in Germany, France and Greece.[1]
In the early 1970s Franklin acted as the Regional Exchange Commander in Vietnam. He also served as Chief of the Air Force Services Office in Philadelphia. A role from which he retired after 35 years of service.[1]
Franklin was married to Marion T. Franklin (née Hall). They had a son, James M. Franklin and grandson, James E. Franklin. He was step-grandfather to Shaney. His siblings were Bertha McDonald, Odis Franklin, Donzanella Spivie and Donald Franklin.[1]
Franklin resided in Cherry Hill, New Jersey from 1968 until his death on Veterans Day 2003. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Earl N. Franklin's Obituary on CourierPostOnline.com". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2018-04-29.