Columbus Griffin
Maj Columbus E Griffin Jr was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
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Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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05/14/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 453 |
AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: Maj |
KIA Status: KIA - Killed in Action |
05/14/1944 |
General Order (GO)* : 453 |
AM-KIA Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 15th Air Force |
Current Rank: Maj |
KIA Status: KIA - Killed in Action |
* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.
The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.
2/25/1944 PUC
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