Daniel T. Griffin
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For other persons of the same name, see Daniel Griffin.
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.
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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.
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