John Mark “Butch” Franklin (1952-1979)

John Mark “Butch” Franklin

Birth

5 Jun 1952

Death

20 Nov 1979 (aged 27)

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Tuscaloosa Memorial Park

Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Show Map

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Section 7

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Lt Franklin was lost in the Mediterranean Sea November 20, when his F-4 Phantom Jet crashed during night landing operations aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Independence on special assignment in the Mediterranean. He was the radar intercept officer; the pilot was also killed. He was a member of Fighter Squadron (VF) 33.

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LT. US NAVY

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Parents

Mary Nell Quinn Franklin

1921–2008

Siblings

CPT Roland Michael "Mike" Franklin

1950–2021

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