Basic Details Surname Franklin Forenames William Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Master Mariner Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master Mariner Death and Burial details Country of burial Algeria Town of burial Algiers Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 36 Manner of death reference Killed in Action