Mark Griffith, Jr. [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial Service at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church on June 3, 1945. Killed in action near Fredeburg, Germany and buried with the Protestant faith in a military cemetery in Ittenbach, Germany. Memorial marker in the Netherlands.
Age at Death: 22
Image Source: Charlotte Observer 4-24-45
Awards:
Conduct Ribbons (2), Distinguished Unit Badge, Expert Infantryman, Presidential citation, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Date of Birth:
3/10/1922
Birthplace:
Mecklenburg Co., NC
Education Details:
Matthews High School
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. Mark G. (Flossie M.) Griffith - (also list Rt. 1, Pineville) Matthews, NC Billy Neal Griffith - Matthews, NC, Geneva L. Griffith - Matthews, NC, Kathleen Griffith - Matthews, NC, Pauline Griffith - Matthews, NC, Viola Griffith - Matthews, NC
First Name:
Mark
KIA / MIA Place:
near Fredeburg, Germany
KIA Date:
4/8/1945
Last Name:
Griffith, Jr.
Middle Name:
G.
Military Details:
Camp Van Dorn, MS, Louisiana, Camp Maxey, TX, Camp Miles Standish, Boston, MA, Le Havre, France, Rhine River, Germany
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Source:
Newsprint, death index and family information
Military Unit:
Co. K, 99th Infantry Division, 395th Infantry Regiment
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA