World War II Honoree

William H. Griffin, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Little Rock, Arkansas

Honored By

Henry, Caroline, Wilsie, Melanie, Diane, Billy, Cupie, Wes, Lynn & Natalie

Relationship

Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

JOINED UP WITH COMPANY A OF THE 134TH REGIMENT OF THE 35TH DIVISION ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1944. WHILE WITH THE COMPANY, CAPTURED BY GERMAN TANKS AND SUBSEQUENTLY FREED BY AN AMERICAN TANK DESTROYER UNIT. ON JANUARY 3, 1944 DURING BATTLE OF THE BULGE, HE PLACED HIMSELF IN DANGER TO SAVE A COMRADE AND WAS SHOT IN THE LEG. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.