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Richard H Griffin 1925 - 1944

Dick H Griffin Griffin of Biltmore Forest, Buncombe County, North Carolina United States was born in 1925 in Asheville to Mark Alexander Griffin MD and Penelope (Brothers) Griffin. He had siblings Mark Alexander Griffin Jr. and Jim Griffin. Dick Griffin died at age 18 years old on December 12, 1944 in Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est France.
Dick H Griffin Griffin
Asheville, North Carolina in Biltmore Forest, Buncombe County, North Carolina United States
1925
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
December 12, 1944
Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est, 68340, France
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Dick H Griffin Griffin's History: 1925 - 1944

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  • 1925

    Birthday

    1925
    Birthdate
    Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School, then enlisted at age 17 into the army.
  • Religious Beliefs

    Episcopalian
  • Military Service

    Dick was part of the 83rd Chemical Battalion, Company B, which was attached to the Seventh Army under the command of General George S. Patton. He was killed in action and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action.
  • 12/12
    1944

    Death

    December 12, 1944
    Death date
    killed in action
    Cause of death
    Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est 68340, France
    Death location
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Richard, {Dick}, Hamilton Griffin
Richard, {Dick}, Hamilton Griffin
Uncle Dick
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Uncle Dick at home.
Uncle Dick at home.
PFC Richard Hamilton Griffin.
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