Regimental Number: 432627
Rank: Regimental Sergeant Major
Branch: 49th Battalion
Franklin was born in Leeds, England on February 5, 1887. At the time of his enlistment in January of 1915, Franklin and his wife Lucie were living in Edmonton. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. It is unknown when Franklin and Lucie came to Grande Prairie, but Franklin died on May 12, 1964 and was buried in the Grande Prairie cemetery.
Sources: Grande Prairie Cemetery