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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leo T. Griffin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

Bill Buckner

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN MARCH 1944, VOLUNTEERED FOR THE NAVY AND RECEIVED COMMISSION AS AN ENSIGN. TRAINED AT FORT SCHUYLER, NEW YORK. TRANSFERRED TO WASHINGTON, D.C. NAVY YARD FOR TRAINING IN GUNNERY. VOLUNTEERED FOR AMPHIBIOUS SERVICE AND TRAINED AT CORONADO ISLAND, CALIFORNIA. ASSIGNED TO USS KARNES. VISITED MOG MOG ISLAND, OKINAWA, JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.