Timeline
Birth- Nov 4, 1919
Charlotte, Texas
Birth- 1920
Birth- 1920
1939 - 1945World War II
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Service Number
O-662038
Regiment
345th Bomber Squadron, 98th Bomber Group, Heavy
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters
Rank
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces
Gold Star
Enlisted Service Number
18061732
Death- Aug 1, 1943-Age: 24 years
Death
1-Aug-43
Death- Aug 1, 1943-Age: 24 years
Death
Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania
Death- Aug 1, 1943-Age: 24 years
Death
Ploieşti, Prahova, Romania
Burial
Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery
Florence, Italy
Memorial Location
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Florence American Cemetery Florence, Italy
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Other Facts
Full Name
Worthington A Franks
Father
Vollie Oden Franks
Mother
Addie May Clayton
State Of Residence
Texas
