being cremated in a private ceremony. A memorial service was held for Franklin on 8 May 1968, with the service being addressed by Sir Ian Bowater, then master of the Haberdashers' Company. References External links Walter Franklin at ESPNcricinfo Walter Franklin at CricketArchive 1891 births 1968 deaths Military personnel from Surrey People from Upper Norwood People educated at Repton School Alumni of the University of Cambridge English cricketers Buckinghamshire cricketers Buckinghamshire cricket captains Cambridge University cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Minor Counties cricketers Gentlemen cricketers North v South cricketers English cricket administrators British Army personnel of World War I Volunteer Force officers Wicket-keepers