James E. Griffin
Home Town: Georgia
Silver Star
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 19 (January 31, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to James E. Griffin (34084881), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division, on 27 September 1944, during operations in Germany. Staff Sergeant Griffin’s actions reflects highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.