William Henry Franklin
William Henry Franklin | |
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| Birth name | William Henry Franklin |
| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born | 2 October 1911 Mile End, London, England |
| Died | 12 December 1940 (aged 29) English Channel, off Selsey, Sussex, England |
| Memorial | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1928-1940 |
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Service number | 562984 (airman) 44753 (officer) |
| Unit | No. 65 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Medal & Bar |
| Relations | Louise Eliza Kogel (married March 1937) |
William Henry Franklin, DFM and Bar (2 October 1911 – 12 December 1940) also known as Bill Franklin was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and a notable Second World War flying ace decorated for gallantry twice, he shot down more than 13 enemy aircraft over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches and during the Battle of Britain before being killed in action.