Carroll Griffith | Charlotte Mecklenburg Story

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First Name:

Carroll

Middle Name:

Alexander

Last Name:

Griffith

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Aboard the SS Ruth when it was sunk off the northeast coast of Cuba.Memorial marker at Battery Park, New York City.

Age at Death: 19

Image Source: Newsprint unknown

Personal Details

Biographical Notes:

Family Details:

Mr. George Jethro Griffith - 1409 Kennon St. Charlotte NC Mrs. Griffith (deceased) -

Military Details

Military Branch:

Navy

Military Rank:

Seaman 2/c

Military Unit:

SS Ruth

KIA Date:

NA

MIA Date:

6/29/1942

KIA / MIA Place:

Near Cuba

Awards:

Purple Heart:

Source:

Newsprint and death index