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Pilot 1st Lt. Walter A. Franklin, Jr. (KIA / BR) Wichita Falls, TX Crashed February 27, 1943 Aircraft History Built by Vought. Delivered to the U.S. Navy (USN) as F4U-1 Corsair bureau number 02187. Disassembled and shipped overseas to the South Pacific (SoPAC) and reassembled. Wartime History Assigned to the United States Marine Corps (USMC), 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW-1), Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11), Marine Fighting Squadron 124 (VMF-124). No known nickname, nose art or squadron number. Mission History On February 27, 1943 took off from Guadalcanal piloted by 1st Lt. Walter A. Franklin, Jr. on a mission. Returning, Franklin reported he was damaged and managed to reach Guadalcanal but crashed and was killed. Afterwards, his remains were recovered. Memorials Franklin was officially declared dead the day of the mission. He earned the Purple Heart, posthumously. He is buried at Rosemont Cemetery in Wichita Falls, TX at block F, lot 66, space 6. References Navy Serial Number Search Results - F4U-1 Corsair 02171 USN Overseas Aircraft Loss List February 1943 - F4U Corsair 02171 FindAGrave - Lt. Walter A. Franklin Jr. (photo, grave photo) Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated July 4, 2024 |
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