Daniel T. Griffin

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Daniel Thornburg Griffin, born 25 March 1911 in Allendale, Illinois, enlisted in the United States Navy 6 October 1930 and served continuously until his death during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941. Aviation Machinist's Mate First Class Griffin was cited by Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, for his prompt and efficient action and his utter disregard of personal danger in the defense of Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay.

In 1943, the destroyer escort USS Daniel T. Griffin (DE-54) was named in his honor.

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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.