World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Houghton Griebel
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hartford, Connecticut
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Commanded 155mm Group of 10th Marine Defense Battalion. Sent to Midway as Commanding officer, 6th Defense Battalion, then joined 8th Marine Regiment as acting Commanding officer. He later joined the staff of 2nd Marine Regiment as Executive officer and took part in Saipan, Mariana Islands and Tinian Island battles. He then assumed command of 5th Marine Regiment and joined the 1st Marine Division in Battle of Okinawa. Received Legion of Merit with Combat 'V', Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V', Army Commendation Medal, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with one star, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four 3/16" service stars, and WWII Victory Medal.