George A. Griffith Jr. Papers
Object NameLetter
Telegram
Historic Owner
George A. Griffith Jr.
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateOctober 29, 1944–February 21, 1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumpaper, ink
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift in memory of Lt. George A. Griffith. A2015.10
Object numberA2015.10
DescriptionExtent: 1 folderThe papers concern George Griffith Jr. and his death in an operational flight accident. On October 28, 1944, his aircraft experienced engine failure on takeoff, fell into the ocean and was run over by the ship. Destroyers searched for him, but nothing was found.
Correspondence; Letter from Griffith’s squadronmate LT Don Watts to Griffith’s wife Karolyn Griffith, October 30, 1944
Telegram; Telegram from Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel, to Griffith’s parents in regard to Griffith’s death, November 5, 1944
Correspondence; Letter from Fighting Squadron 18 (VF-18) squadron commander LTCDR E.J. Murphy to Griffith’s parents, February 21, 1945
- Enclosed is a letter from VF-18 squadron commander LTCDR E.J. Murphy to Griffith’s wife Karolyn Griffith, October 29, 1944
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