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Franklyn, John Belfield Edmund

Date of death:
September 27th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Arnhem Oosterbeek
Plot: 10. Row: B. Grave: 1.
Service number:
249200
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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War Diary mentions

19 September 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
Capt Franklyn rejoins the Bn. A patrol from B Coy consisting of 1 NCO and 3 R and F crossed the canal at 384954 where the bridge is blown but capable crossing by foot.

26 September 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
Capt Franklyn took over A Coy.

27 September 1944 WO 171/1302 - 6 Green Howards
2 enemy tanks from the BAAL area are firing on A Coy, Capt Franklyn was killed.

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