World War II Honoree

Henry O'Kella Griffis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Waycross, Georgia

Honored By

Rebecca Cox

Relationship

Granddaughter

He served in the Brunswick Shipyards until drafted by the Army. He was at Fort McClellan with B Company, 21st Training Battalion when he was discharged for the convenience of the government. He then immediately enlisted in the Regular Army and served with the 347th Harbour Craft Company as a Mechanical Marine Engineer in Kobe, Japan. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal; Army of Occupation Medal with Japan clasp; Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII; Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar and Marksman Badge with Carbine Bar.