Edgar Griffith, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Crew on ammunition carrier Ship Jno. Morgan that was struck by an oil tanker in the Atlantic, exploded and sank.
Age at Death: 26
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 11-14-1943
Biographical Notes:
salesman for American Bakeries
Education Details:
Charlotte Central High School
Family Details:
Mrs. Kate Parker Griffith, remarried Sam Cippiliti: (312 Tuckaseege Rd., Charlotte), Wellsburg, WV Mr. Griffith (deceased) - Mrs. Janie Lou Griffith - 609 S Summit Ave. Charlotte, NC Harold Griffith, aircraft carrier Wasp, Mrs. John Belk - Hillcrest Ave. Charlotte, NC Mrs. Rachael Elliotte - aunt
First Name:
Edgar
KIA / MIA Place:
Atlantic Ocean
KIA Date:
NA
Last Name:
Griffith, Jr.
Middle Name:
Lee
Military Rank:
Gunners Mate 3/c
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
6/1/1943