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PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
Hi guys
A friend has asked if I am able to help. It it believed that PFC Franklin was shot dead during a V.1 attack in the vicinity of RAF Woodchurch, where he was stationed, on 18 June 1944. The day's events are covered in 'Diver Diver Diver' but makes no mention of this American casualty. Any help appreciated. Cheers Brian |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
Do you know where Franklin was from (so we could possible get his serial number)?. With enough information it would be possible to get his IDPF file which would have information about his death.
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
Hi Rolland
The only thing I can add at present is that he attended South Park High School, Buffalo, NY, but it is a historian from that school who is enquiring! Cheers Brian |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
There is (a) James R. Franklin from Buffalo, NY, on findagrave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...es-r_-franklin)
as with "O.M. Corps" (1923-1944). Regards, Leendert |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
Here is his enlistment record:
https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-...845827,7911538 He is also listed on the WWII casualty list but for Kings County NY, which is Brooklyn NY. It would be possible with his name, rank and serial number to order his IDPF file (for a fee) from a site such as: https://www.goldenarrowresearch.com/...onnel-file.php They currently have IDPF files for men with last names A - L. If they have his, you would get it within a week or so. |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
From wwiimemorial.com
PFC James R. Franklin ID: 32840673 Branch of Service: U.S. Army Hometown: Kings County, NY Status: Killed In Action
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regards Dennis Burke Foreign Aircraft in Ireland 1939-1945 http://www.ww2irishaviation.com |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
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regards Dennis Burke Foreign Aircraft in Ireland 1939-1945 http://www.ww2irishaviation.com |
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Re: PFC James R. Franklin killed RAF Woodchurch 18 June 1944
The link Dennis gives puts him in the 2076th QM Truck Co (Aviation) part of the 32nd Service Group. This link has some photos from the unit:
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/foru...um-9th-af-mps/ Note it says that there was a detachment of the group at Woodchurch. In fact, this link says Detachment A of the 2076th was at Woodchurch: https://studylib.net/doc/9727198/us-...pril--1944---d |
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