World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hiram Griffin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Montgomery, Alabama
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Bill & Betty Morgan
Command pilot with more than 9000 flying hours. Flew B-17, C-124, T-39, C-141 and HC-130H/P aircraft. Decorations: Legion of Merit, Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Awards: American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Expeditionary Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.