Ernest Arthur Franklin served as Sergeant 3488 in the 4th Battalion, Essex Regiment in WW1.

He was born in Cambridge. He enlisted at Bedford and was originally in the Bedfordshire Regiment, 20596. He also had number 201091.

Ernest was killed in action November 3, 1917 in Egypt. He is buried in the Gaza War Cemetery, Grave XXIX.B.7.

Ernest is the maternal grandfather of Margaret Lee of School Aycliffe.

Ernest Arthur Franklin's medals and death plaque

Essex Regiment

Essex Regiment

Essex Regiment