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Griffin, Joseph Sebastian, LTJG.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Detroit, MI
Last Address Detroit, MI
Casualty Date Jul 06, 1943
Cause KIA-Body Not Recovered
Reason Torpedoed
Location Solomon Islands
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Manila American Cemetery - Taguig City, Philippines
Wall/Plot Coordinates Cenotaph
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
LTJG Griffin was stationed aboard the USS Helena (CL-50). During the Battle of Kula, Gulf on July 6,1943 the ship wsa struck by torpedos and sunk. LTJG Griffin's body was not recovered and he was later declared dead.
