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Bayard Griffin (1919)

World War II · US Navy · Lieutenant

Rank: Lieutenant
United States of America

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Birth- 2 Dec 1919

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1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 34 - 21 years

Organization
Navy
Organization Code
NAVY
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Served For
United States of America

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WW2 Service Fact
Griffin received two Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals, partly for his efforts in downing two Japanese aircraft and sinking a Japanese warship.
Rank
Lieutenant
Unit
US Navy Fighting Squadron 51 (VF-51) aboard USS San Jacinto (CVL-30)
Service Number
O-85961

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Enlistment- 3 Sept 1940-Age: 21 years

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Discharge- 30 Nov 1953-Age: 34 years

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Death- 6 Dec 1999-Age: 80 years
Unknown

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Virginia Beach, VA

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Other Facts

Full Name
Bayard Griffin

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Social Security Number
***-**-8859
Gender
Male

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Full Name
Bayard Franklin Griffin, Jr

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