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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

George Calvin Griffin

Hometown

Daingerfield, Texas

Honored By

Joseph B. Edwards

Relationship

Son-in-law's Grandfather

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AT THE START OF WWII, HE BEGAN WORKING FOR TODD-HOUSTON SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TEXAS AS A MARINE ELECTRICIAN. LATER TRANSFERRED TO HUNTER'S POINT NAVAL SHIPYARD, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. HE BECAME GENERAL FOREMAN OVER 300 MEN WORKING ON CARRIERS, CRUISERS AND DESTROYERS.