Daniel T. Griffin
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | I |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 4 |
| Plaque Number | 9 |
Killed in Action 7 December 1941
Purple Heart
Daniel, while attempting to pilot his plane out of harms way during the attack on Kaneohe Bay was killed in action. He was posthumously awarded a Special Letter of Commendation by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.
USS Daniel T. Griffin was commissioned in his name.
Plaque Wall Map
