World War II Honoree

James F. Griffin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Thomson, Georgia

Honored By

Mrs. Evelyn Griffin

Relationship

Wife

Member of the 128th Signal Rhode Island Company, 214th Coast Artillery, Anti-aircraft. Joined the National Guard in 1940 and was sent to the west coast for a few months the day after Pearl Harbor. Sent to Europe and served in Rome-Arno, Tunisia, Southern France, North Apennines and Po Valley. Received the American Defense Service Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.