Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Walter William Franklin
RN. British
| Born | 6 Oct 1924 | ||
| Died | 25 Aug 2012 | (87) |
Roster information listed for Walter William Franklin
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Empire Eve | Catapult armed merchant | Crew member | 18 May 1943 | U-414 |
Personal information
As Walter William Franklin was a very strong swimmer he handed his life jacket to Nairn Grant and both men survived the sinking of Empire Eve.