Richard served as a Private First Class, 83rd Chemical Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Mitchell County, North Carolina prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on March 10, 1943 at Camp Croft, South Carolina. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.

Richard was "Killed In Action" in France during the war. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.

Service # 34608995

Son of Mark A. Griffin, Sr. who resided in Asheville, North Carolina.

(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)

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Distinguished Service Cross

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Richard H. Griffin (ASN: 34608995), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 12 December 1944. Private First Class Griffin's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 120 (1945)
Action Date: 12-Dec-44
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company B
Battalion: 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion

Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.

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Richard served as a Private First Class, 83rd Chemical Battalion, U.S. Army during World War II.

He resided in Mitchell County, North Carolina prior to the war.

He enlisted in the Army on March 10, 1943 at Camp Croft, South Carolina. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.

Richard was "Killed In Action" in France during the war. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.

Service # 34608995

Son of Mark A. Griffin, Sr. who resided in Asheville, North Carolina.

(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)

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Distinguished Service Cross

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Richard H. Griffin (ASN: 34608995), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 12 December 1944. Private First Class Griffin's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 120 (1945)
Action Date: 12-Dec-44
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company B
Battalion: 83d Chemical Mortar Battalion

Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.

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