Staff Sergeant Griffith served with the 539th
Bomb Squadron, 382nd Bomb Group from
Pocatello Army Air Base during World War II.
He was killed in the crash of B-24D Liberator
#41-24255 one mile northeast of Nubieber, in
Lassen County, California.
Eight other crew members were killed:
2nd Lt. John H Ballard
2nd Lt. Burton C Hermann
2nd Lt. Bruce E Wright
Sgt. Joseph F Caccavale
Sgt. Joseph P DeFrancisci
Sgt. Robert G Larsen
Sgt. Kenneth J Lovelace
Sgt. Louis J Marzie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SGR. ELVIN LEROY GRIFFITH KILLED IN CRASH-
"Army officials notified relatives Sunday afternoon that Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith had met his death in a crash in four motored bomber, based at Pocatello, Idaho. The crash occurred in California, near the town of Bieber, California.
Sgt. Griffith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith. His wife was, before her marriage, Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith.
None of the particulars about the accident have been released except that the entire crew of nine were killed. All of them were experienced flyers and were equipped with parachutes. Whatever caused the crash must have occurred quickly and been unexpected, or the men would have left the plane by chute.
Sgt. Griffith, who was a graduate of Belleview High School, class of 1940, was inducted in the Army, August 1, 1942. At the time of his death he was a flight engineer.
He was home here on furlough about a month ago and was thrilled with his work and for his prospects for advancement in the Army.
The Sergeants wife is in the Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, where she gave birth Tuesday to a baby girl, who has been named Linda Gail. According to Dr. D.C. Perry, shock and grief, induced by the tragedy, hastened the birth of the baby. However, both mother and baby are doing fine as this paper goes to press.
The family was notified Wednesday afternoon that the body had been shipped from Bieber, California and that it would arrive here sometime Friday, accompanied by a military escort.
Pvt. William Griffith Jr., brother of the Sergeant, arrived late Wednesday night from Camp Davis, North Carolina. He was given a nine day leave. The Holt County Red Cross has gone to his assistance for a plea of five additional days leave. Otherwise he would have to start back Friday and be unable to attend the funeral of his brother, and in case there should be a delay in the transportation of the body, might not get to be here when it arrives.
Funeral arrangements have not been made definitely. Tentative plans are for the funeral to be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church. Final plans will be announced later."
Source: Mound City News-Independent, August 12, 1943, Page 1.
"The funeral of Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith, Sunday, was one of the largest ever held in Mound City. The Christian Church, with amplifiers installed in the basement rooms was inadequate to accommodate those who wished to attend. Many stood in the church yard and listened through the amplifiers installed there.
The following biography was read at the service:
Staff Sergeant Elvin LeRoy Griffith, oldest son of Wm. C. and Blanche Griffith, was born December 19, 1921, near Mound City. He passed away August 5, 1943, near Bieber, California, at the age of 21 years, seven months, 15 days.
April 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Mound City. To this union one child, Linda Gail, was born.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elvis Laverne Griffith. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Eleanor Mae Griffith, and his infant daughter, Linda Gail; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Griffith, of Mound City; his brothers, Pvt. William Davis, Camp David, North Carolina, and Denzil Griffith, of the home; one grandmother, Sarah C. Griffith; one grandfather, Albert Rowlett; and one great grandmother, Eliza Rowlett; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sgt. Griffith's childhood days were spent on farms in the Bellevue community. He became a member of the Church of the Brethren at the age of 11 years.
His entire school days, except for a few months his first year, were spent at the Bellevue school, from which he was graduated in Mary, 1940. While a student at Bellevue, LeRoy was loved and respected by his friends and teachers for his pleasing personality, his ever willingness to do his share, and his unselfish loyalty towards his fellow students. His friends watched him grow from a laughing, lovable tot to a young man of high ideals and admirable character, winning the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He early assumed the responsibilities of a farmer and husband on his parents farm north of Mound City.
In August, 1942, he was called from his home to serve his country in the Armed Forces. LeRoy gave his services as uncomplainingly and as wholeheartedly as was his nature in all his undertakings. During his year in service he advanced steadily. At the time of his death, he held the rank of Staff Sergeant of the Bomb crew in the Army Air Corp, Squadron #536, stationed at Rocabella, Idaho.
Although LeRoy was called from us at an early age, his life was rich and well-lived-a dependable son, an unselfish brother, a loving husband, and a worthy unfaltering soldier.
Rev. Floyd Evans, assisted by Rev. Ned Hill conducted the services. At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Evans read the following poem, which he composed for the occasion-
"You wanted wings, Elvin LeRoy
Toll you did without alloy,
Till you earned your Wings and could fly,
Up and across the gilded sky.
You were a noble and soldier-flyer,
Yearning to soar higher and higher;
But man-made wings were too weak
To lift you to the Higher Peak.
Now, on soul wings, you've taken flight
To that bright morn-out of the night-
To where peace reigns, and wars are mute,
"Happy Landing" LeRoy is our Salute!"
The funeral procession to the Maitland Cemetery was estimated to have been about five miles long. The American Legion Posts from Mound City, Craig, and Maitland conducted a military burial service at the gravesite. The pallbearers for Sgt. Griffith were from Rosecrans U.S. Air Field, at St. Joseph. All of them were Master Sergeants, picked by the commanding officer at Rosecrans for the occasion.
A poem by Erma Lois McDonald, a classmate of the deceased, was read at the service, as a tribute from his classmates at Bellevue School, one paragraph of which was;
"As classmates with him, due respect we pay
Until we meet him that sunny day.
His many friends, heavy hearted will say-
He is not gone, he is just away."
Private William Griffith Jr., whose outfit is soon to go overseas, was able to get an extension of his furlough so that he could remain here for the funeral. He left for his station at Camp Davis, North Carolina, Wednesday evening, taking the train from Craig."
Bomb Squadron, 382nd Bomb Group from
Pocatello Army Air Base during World War II.
He was killed in the crash of B-24D Liberator
#41-24255 one mile northeast of Nubieber, in
Lassen County, California.
Eight other crew members were killed:
2nd Lt. John H Ballard
2nd Lt. Burton C Hermann
2nd Lt. Bruce E Wright
Sgt. Joseph F Caccavale
Sgt. Joseph P DeFrancisci
Sgt. Robert G Larsen
Sgt. Kenneth J Lovelace
Sgt. Louis J Marzie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SGR. ELVIN LEROY GRIFFITH KILLED IN CRASH-
"Army officials notified relatives Sunday afternoon that Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith had met his death in a crash in four motored bomber, based at Pocatello, Idaho. The crash occurred in California, near the town of Bieber, California.
Sgt. Griffith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith. His wife was, before her marriage, Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith.
None of the particulars about the accident have been released except that the entire crew of nine were killed. All of them were experienced flyers and were equipped with parachutes. Whatever caused the crash must have occurred quickly and been unexpected, or the men would have left the plane by chute.
Sgt. Griffith, who was a graduate of Belleview High School, class of 1940, was inducted in the Army, August 1, 1942. At the time of his death he was a flight engineer.
He was home here on furlough about a month ago and was thrilled with his work and for his prospects for advancement in the Army.
The Sergeants wife is in the Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, where she gave birth Tuesday to a baby girl, who has been named Linda Gail. According to Dr. D.C. Perry, shock and grief, induced by the tragedy, hastened the birth of the baby. However, both mother and baby are doing fine as this paper goes to press.
The family was notified Wednesday afternoon that the body had been shipped from Bieber, California and that it would arrive here sometime Friday, accompanied by a military escort.
Pvt. William Griffith Jr., brother of the Sergeant, arrived late Wednesday night from Camp Davis, North Carolina. He was given a nine day leave. The Holt County Red Cross has gone to his assistance for a plea of five additional days leave. Otherwise he would have to start back Friday and be unable to attend the funeral of his brother, and in case there should be a delay in the transportation of the body, might not get to be here when it arrives.
Funeral arrangements have not been made definitely. Tentative plans are for the funeral to be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church. Final plans will be announced later."
Source: Mound City News-Independent, August 12, 1943, Page 1.
"The funeral of Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith, Sunday, was one of the largest ever held in Mound City. The Christian Church, with amplifiers installed in the basement rooms was inadequate to accommodate those who wished to attend. Many stood in the church yard and listened through the amplifiers installed there.
The following biography was read at the service:
Staff Sergeant Elvin LeRoy Griffith, oldest son of Wm. C. and Blanche Griffith, was born December 19, 1921, near Mound City. He passed away August 5, 1943, near Bieber, California, at the age of 21 years, seven months, 15 days.
April 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Mound City. To this union one child, Linda Gail, was born.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elvis Laverne Griffith. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Eleanor Mae Griffith, and his infant daughter, Linda Gail; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Griffith, of Mound City; his brothers, Pvt. William Davis, Camp David, North Carolina, and Denzil Griffith, of the home; one grandmother, Sarah C. Griffith; one grandfather, Albert Rowlett; and one great grandmother, Eliza Rowlett; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sgt. Griffith's childhood days were spent on farms in the Bellevue community. He became a member of the Church of the Brethren at the age of 11 years.
His entire school days, except for a few months his first year, were spent at the Bellevue school, from which he was graduated in Mary, 1940. While a student at Bellevue, LeRoy was loved and respected by his friends and teachers for his pleasing personality, his ever willingness to do his share, and his unselfish loyalty towards his fellow students. His friends watched him grow from a laughing, lovable tot to a young man of high ideals and admirable character, winning the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He early assumed the responsibilities of a farmer and husband on his parents farm north of Mound City.
In August, 1942, he was called from his home to serve his country in the Armed Forces. LeRoy gave his services as uncomplainingly and as wholeheartedly as was his nature in all his undertakings. During his year in service he advanced steadily. At the time of his death, he held the rank of Staff Sergeant of the Bomb crew in the Army Air Corp, Squadron #536, stationed at Rocabella, Idaho.
Although LeRoy was called from us at an early age, his life was rich and well-lived-a dependable son, an unselfish brother, a loving husband, and a worthy unfaltering soldier.
Rev. Floyd Evans, assisted by Rev. Ned Hill conducted the services. At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Evans read the following poem, which he composed for the occasion-
"You wanted wings, Elvin LeRoy
Toll you did without alloy,
Till you earned your Wings and could fly,
Up and across the gilded sky.
You were a noble and soldier-flyer,
Yearning to soar higher and higher;
But man-made wings were too weak
To lift you to the Higher Peak.
Now, on soul wings, you've taken flight
To that bright morn-out of the night-
To where peace reigns, and wars are mute,
"Happy Landing" LeRoy is our Salute!"
The funeral procession to the Maitland Cemetery was estimated to have been about five miles long. The American Legion Posts from Mound City, Craig, and Maitland conducted a military burial service at the gravesite. The pallbearers for Sgt. Griffith were from Rosecrans U.S. Air Field, at St. Joseph. All of them were Master Sergeants, picked by the commanding officer at Rosecrans for the occasion.
A poem by Erma Lois McDonald, a classmate of the deceased, was read at the service, as a tribute from his classmates at Bellevue School, one paragraph of which was;
"As classmates with him, due respect we pay
Until we meet him that sunny day.
His many friends, heavy hearted will say-
He is not gone, he is just away."
Private William Griffith Jr., whose outfit is soon to go overseas, was able to get an extension of his furlough so that he could remain here for the funeral. He left for his station at Camp Davis, North Carolina, Wednesday evening, taking the train from Craig."
Staff Sergeant Griffith served with the 539th
Bomb Squadron, 382nd Bomb Group from
Pocatello Army Air Base during World War II.
He was killed in the crash of B-24D Liberator
#41-24255 one mile northeast of Nubieber, in
Lassen County, California.
Eight other crew members were killed:
2nd Lt. John H Ballard
2nd Lt. Burton C Hermann
2nd Lt. Bruce E Wright
Sgt. Joseph F Caccavale
Sgt. Joseph P DeFrancisci
Sgt. Robert G Larsen
Sgt. Kenneth J Lovelace
Sgt. Louis J Marzie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SGR. ELVIN LEROY GRIFFITH KILLED IN CRASH-
"Army officials notified relatives Sunday afternoon that Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith had met his death in a crash in four motored bomber, based at Pocatello, Idaho. The crash occurred in California, near the town of Bieber, California.
Sgt. Griffith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith. His wife was, before her marriage, Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith.
None of the particulars about the accident have been released except that the entire crew of nine were killed. All of them were experienced flyers and were equipped with parachutes. Whatever caused the crash must have occurred quickly and been unexpected, or the men would have left the plane by chute.
Sgt. Griffith, who was a graduate of Belleview High School, class of 1940, was inducted in the Army, August 1, 1942. At the time of his death he was a flight engineer.
He was home here on furlough about a month ago and was thrilled with his work and for his prospects for advancement in the Army.
The Sergeants wife is in the Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, where she gave birth Tuesday to a baby girl, who has been named Linda Gail. According to Dr. D.C. Perry, shock and grief, induced by the tragedy, hastened the birth of the baby. However, both mother and baby are doing fine as this paper goes to press.
The family was notified Wednesday afternoon that the body had been shipped from Bieber, California and that it would arrive here sometime Friday, accompanied by a military escort.
Pvt. William Griffith Jr., brother of the Sergeant, arrived late Wednesday night from Camp Davis, North Carolina. He was given a nine day leave. The Holt County Red Cross has gone to his assistance for a plea of five additional days leave. Otherwise he would have to start back Friday and be unable to attend the funeral of his brother, and in case there should be a delay in the transportation of the body, might not get to be here when it arrives.
Funeral arrangements have not been made definitely. Tentative plans are for the funeral to be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church. Final plans will be announced later."
Source: Mound City News-Independent, August 12, 1943, Page 1.
"The funeral of Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith, Sunday, was one of the largest ever held in Mound City. The Christian Church, with amplifiers installed in the basement rooms was inadequate to accommodate those who wished to attend. Many stood in the church yard and listened through the amplifiers installed there.
The following biography was read at the service:
Staff Sergeant Elvin LeRoy Griffith, oldest son of Wm. C. and Blanche Griffith, was born December 19, 1921, near Mound City. He passed away August 5, 1943, near Bieber, California, at the age of 21 years, seven months, 15 days.
April 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Mound City. To this union one child, Linda Gail, was born.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elvis Laverne Griffith. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Eleanor Mae Griffith, and his infant daughter, Linda Gail; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Griffith, of Mound City; his brothers, Pvt. William Davis, Camp David, North Carolina, and Denzil Griffith, of the home; one grandmother, Sarah C. Griffith; one grandfather, Albert Rowlett; and one great grandmother, Eliza Rowlett; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sgt. Griffith's childhood days were spent on farms in the Bellevue community. He became a member of the Church of the Brethren at the age of 11 years.
His entire school days, except for a few months his first year, were spent at the Bellevue school, from which he was graduated in Mary, 1940. While a student at Bellevue, LeRoy was loved and respected by his friends and teachers for his pleasing personality, his ever willingness to do his share, and his unselfish loyalty towards his fellow students. His friends watched him grow from a laughing, lovable tot to a young man of high ideals and admirable character, winning the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He early assumed the responsibilities of a farmer and husband on his parents farm north of Mound City.
In August, 1942, he was called from his home to serve his country in the Armed Forces. LeRoy gave his services as uncomplainingly and as wholeheartedly as was his nature in all his undertakings. During his year in service he advanced steadily. At the time of his death, he held the rank of Staff Sergeant of the Bomb crew in the Army Air Corp, Squadron #536, stationed at Rocabella, Idaho.
Although LeRoy was called from us at an early age, his life was rich and well-lived-a dependable son, an unselfish brother, a loving husband, and a worthy unfaltering soldier.
Rev. Floyd Evans, assisted by Rev. Ned Hill conducted the services. At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Evans read the following poem, which he composed for the occasion-
"You wanted wings, Elvin LeRoy
Toll you did without alloy,
Till you earned your Wings and could fly,
Up and across the gilded sky.
You were a noble and soldier-flyer,
Yearning to soar higher and higher;
But man-made wings were too weak
To lift you to the Higher Peak.
Now, on soul wings, you've taken flight
To that bright morn-out of the night-
To where peace reigns, and wars are mute,
"Happy Landing" LeRoy is our Salute!"
The funeral procession to the Maitland Cemetery was estimated to have been about five miles long. The American Legion Posts from Mound City, Craig, and Maitland conducted a military burial service at the gravesite. The pallbearers for Sgt. Griffith were from Rosecrans U.S. Air Field, at St. Joseph. All of them were Master Sergeants, picked by the commanding officer at Rosecrans for the occasion.
A poem by Erma Lois McDonald, a classmate of the deceased, was read at the service, as a tribute from his classmates at Bellevue School, one paragraph of which was;
"As classmates with him, due respect we pay
Until we meet him that sunny day.
His many friends, heavy hearted will say-
He is not gone, he is just away."
Private William Griffith Jr., whose outfit is soon to go overseas, was able to get an extension of his furlough so that he could remain here for the funeral. He left for his station at Camp Davis, North Carolina, Wednesday evening, taking the train from Craig."
Bomb Squadron, 382nd Bomb Group from
Pocatello Army Air Base during World War II.
He was killed in the crash of B-24D Liberator
#41-24255 one mile northeast of Nubieber, in
Lassen County, California.
Eight other crew members were killed:
2nd Lt. John H Ballard
2nd Lt. Burton C Hermann
2nd Lt. Bruce E Wright
Sgt. Joseph F Caccavale
Sgt. Joseph P DeFrancisci
Sgt. Robert G Larsen
Sgt. Kenneth J Lovelace
Sgt. Louis J Marzie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SGR. ELVIN LEROY GRIFFITH KILLED IN CRASH-
"Army officials notified relatives Sunday afternoon that Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith had met his death in a crash in four motored bomber, based at Pocatello, Idaho. The crash occurred in California, near the town of Bieber, California.
Sgt. Griffith was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffith. His wife was, before her marriage, Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith.
None of the particulars about the accident have been released except that the entire crew of nine were killed. All of them were experienced flyers and were equipped with parachutes. Whatever caused the crash must have occurred quickly and been unexpected, or the men would have left the plane by chute.
Sgt. Griffith, who was a graduate of Belleview High School, class of 1940, was inducted in the Army, August 1, 1942. At the time of his death he was a flight engineer.
He was home here on furlough about a month ago and was thrilled with his work and for his prospects for advancement in the Army.
The Sergeants wife is in the Missouri Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, where she gave birth Tuesday to a baby girl, who has been named Linda Gail. According to Dr. D.C. Perry, shock and grief, induced by the tragedy, hastened the birth of the baby. However, both mother and baby are doing fine as this paper goes to press.
The family was notified Wednesday afternoon that the body had been shipped from Bieber, California and that it would arrive here sometime Friday, accompanied by a military escort.
Pvt. William Griffith Jr., brother of the Sergeant, arrived late Wednesday night from Camp Davis, North Carolina. He was given a nine day leave. The Holt County Red Cross has gone to his assistance for a plea of five additional days leave. Otherwise he would have to start back Friday and be unable to attend the funeral of his brother, and in case there should be a delay in the transportation of the body, might not get to be here when it arrives.
Funeral arrangements have not been made definitely. Tentative plans are for the funeral to be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church. Final plans will be announced later."
Source: Mound City News-Independent, August 12, 1943, Page 1.
"The funeral of Sgt. Elvin LeRoy Griffith, Sunday, was one of the largest ever held in Mound City. The Christian Church, with amplifiers installed in the basement rooms was inadequate to accommodate those who wished to attend. Many stood in the church yard and listened through the amplifiers installed there.
The following biography was read at the service:
Staff Sergeant Elvin LeRoy Griffith, oldest son of Wm. C. and Blanche Griffith, was born December 19, 1921, near Mound City. He passed away August 5, 1943, near Bieber, California, at the age of 21 years, seven months, 15 days.
April 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith, Mound City. To this union one child, Linda Gail, was born.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Elvis Laverne Griffith. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Eleanor Mae Griffith, and his infant daughter, Linda Gail; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Griffith, of Mound City; his brothers, Pvt. William Davis, Camp David, North Carolina, and Denzil Griffith, of the home; one grandmother, Sarah C. Griffith; one grandfather, Albert Rowlett; and one great grandmother, Eliza Rowlett; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sgt. Griffith's childhood days were spent on farms in the Bellevue community. He became a member of the Church of the Brethren at the age of 11 years.
His entire school days, except for a few months his first year, were spent at the Bellevue school, from which he was graduated in Mary, 1940. While a student at Bellevue, LeRoy was loved and respected by his friends and teachers for his pleasing personality, his ever willingness to do his share, and his unselfish loyalty towards his fellow students. His friends watched him grow from a laughing, lovable tot to a young man of high ideals and admirable character, winning the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He early assumed the responsibilities of a farmer and husband on his parents farm north of Mound City.
In August, 1942, he was called from his home to serve his country in the Armed Forces. LeRoy gave his services as uncomplainingly and as wholeheartedly as was his nature in all his undertakings. During his year in service he advanced steadily. At the time of his death, he held the rank of Staff Sergeant of the Bomb crew in the Army Air Corp, Squadron #536, stationed at Rocabella, Idaho.
Although LeRoy was called from us at an early age, his life was rich and well-lived-a dependable son, an unselfish brother, a loving husband, and a worthy unfaltering soldier.
Rev. Floyd Evans, assisted by Rev. Ned Hill conducted the services. At the conclusion of the service, Rev. Evans read the following poem, which he composed for the occasion-
"You wanted wings, Elvin LeRoy
Toll you did without alloy,
Till you earned your Wings and could fly,
Up and across the gilded sky.
You were a noble and soldier-flyer,
Yearning to soar higher and higher;
But man-made wings were too weak
To lift you to the Higher Peak.
Now, on soul wings, you've taken flight
To that bright morn-out of the night-
To where peace reigns, and wars are mute,
"Happy Landing" LeRoy is our Salute!"
The funeral procession to the Maitland Cemetery was estimated to have been about five miles long. The American Legion Posts from Mound City, Craig, and Maitland conducted a military burial service at the gravesite. The pallbearers for Sgt. Griffith were from Rosecrans U.S. Air Field, at St. Joseph. All of them were Master Sergeants, picked by the commanding officer at Rosecrans for the occasion.
A poem by Erma Lois McDonald, a classmate of the deceased, was read at the service, as a tribute from his classmates at Bellevue School, one paragraph of which was;
"As classmates with him, due respect we pay
Until we meet him that sunny day.
His many friends, heavy hearted will say-
He is not gone, he is just away."
Private William Griffith Jr., whose outfit is soon to go overseas, was able to get an extension of his furlough so that he could remain here for the funeral. He left for his station at Camp Davis, North Carolina, Wednesday evening, taking the train from Craig."
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