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]

Earl Newlan Franklin
Born(1917-01-26)January 26, 1917
Joliet, Illinois
DiedNovember 11, 2003(2003-11-11) (aged 86)
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1938–1973
RankColonel
Battles / warsSecond World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
Spouse(s)Marion T. Franklin (nee Hall)
Children1 (James M.)

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]

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  1. ^ a b c d "Earl N. Franklin's Obituary on CourierPostOnline.com". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2018-04-29.