Earl N. Franklin

Earl Newlan Franklin
Born	(1917-01-26)January 26, 1917 Joliet, Illinois
Died	November 11, 2003(2003-11-11) (aged 86) Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	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.^[citation needed]

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. ^[citation needed]

References

1. "Earl N. Franklin's Obituary on CourierPostOnline.com". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2018-04-29.