CAPTAIN JOHN GRIFFITHS MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE

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CAPTAIN OF THE FORECASTLE U.S. NAVY ON BOARD THE U.S.S. SANTIAGO DE CUBA DURING THE ASSAULT ON FORT FISHER ON 15 JANUARY 1865 HE WAS ONE OF 6 MEN WHO ENTERED THE FORT IN THE ASSAULT FROM THE FLEET. HE ALSO SERVED IN THE UNION ARMY IN THE 20TH REGIMENT, MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY.

Location

Address: SAILORS HOME CEMETERY-FENNO STREET
City: QUINCY
State:
Zip Code: 02170

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Grave Stones
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
Photograph By: DON MORFE
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