Earl N. Franklin

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.

Earl Newlan Franklin
BornJanuary 26, 1917
Joliet, Illinois
DiedNovember 11, 2003
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service35
RankColonel
Battles/warsSecond World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
Spouse(s)Marion T. Franklin (nee Hall)
Children1(James M.)

Col. 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 Col. 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]

Col. 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]

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


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