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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William L. Griffith

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Mentor, Ohio

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

PROUDLY SERVED ABOARD THE FLAT-TOP CARRIER USS COWPENS CVL-25 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED 12 BATTLE STARS AND A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, JANUARY 10, 1945 AND INTO TOKYO HARBOR AUGUST 27, 1945 AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.